John D Madaris

born on May 18, 1923 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late John Sr. and Sally Maybell Gunter Madaris.

Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Jane Ellen Goodwin Madaris; and

their sons, Roger and Rodney Madaris in addition to brothers Charles, Robert (Marion) and Sister Francelle. In

addition he was extremely close to and preceded in death by Janes brothers James (Homer), Philip, William and sisters

Mary Ann and Camella.

Left to honor John’s memory are his children, John C. Madaris and his wife Mary of Virginia, Jeffery Douglas

Madaris and his wife Barbara of South Carolina, Sharon Madaris-Riley of South Carolina, and Nancy McMillian of

Florida; grandchildren, Arthur (Chuck), Johnny, Lanny, Kim, Krista, Cindy, Michele, Jennifer, Donnie, Wesley,

Stephen, Robin, Valarie, Karen and Dana; many great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a large extended

family that includes the last family member of his generation brother-in law Robert S. Goodwin (Uncle Bobby).

John De moved to Virgina when he was 11 years old from South Carolina, graduated from G.W High School in

Alexandria where upon graduation he worked for a short time at the Naval Torpedo factory before joining the US

Navy during WW II. His primary job was to design and test new torpedo's for the Navy and was discharged as a

Torpedo-man 2nd Class in 1946. Upon his discharge he worked briefly at a steel mill in Baltimore prior to joining U.S.

Recording company in Washington, DC as an electronics technician. He then completed study at GW University in

Washington DC to achieve his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering. His primary work and love was

research and development of sound and acoustic instruments for the recording industry as well as the FBI and the

military. Later he worked for private contractors designing fiber optic and acoustical equipment for the military.

He lived with his family for over 50 years in the Rose Hill subdivision in Franconia section of Alexandria Virginia.

John and Jane were members and truly loved their association with Mt. Calvary Community Church. They moved to

Myrtle Beach South Carolina several years ago to share a home with daughter Sharon and be close to other family

members with their only regret being that they missed their friends at their church and in Rose Hill.

As most people know the family has kept Jane's remains so that she can be buried at he same time as John. Therefore

the family is having a graveside Memorial service for both John and Jane at Lot 907 Block AA in the National

Memorial Park & King James Memorial Gardens on November 4th at 11:30 PM (Noon). It is located at 7482 Lee

Highway Falls Church, VA (703-560-4400). The site is just to the immediate left side of the main entrance from Lee

Highway just inside the fence (left at the Y about 100 yards) facing toward Lee Highway . Maps available on request.

A Celebration of John’s & Jane's life will be held immediately following the burial service in the main funeral

buildings James room. With a reception and fellowship to memorialize both John & Jane.

For all who plan on attending please text Johnny at 703-517-1083 or e-mail at [email protected].