Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 44 years, Claire Henry, and his two daughters, Anna Olvera (husband Jesύs Olvera), and Melissa Fielder (husband Allen Fielder). John also leaves behind four grandchildren, Mason Fielder, Lydia Fielder, River Fielder, and Victoria Olvera; his sister Lorraine Sullivan; and his brother Randy Henry.
A decorated Air Force Veteran who served his country for 25 years, John also loved baseball and coached a varsity team, as well as being an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. He also enjoyed hanging out with his friends at the Hope Mills Senior Center.
There will be a visitation for John on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 6-8 PM at Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills, NC; The service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Reeves Funeral Home, with a burial to follow at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, NC.