John Preston Loria, Sr, 70 years young passed away on August 16, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL
John was born May 30, 1952 to Alfred Loria and Vileta Miller Loria and attended school in Jacksonville. He joined the US Navy and served on the USS Simon Lake submarine in Rota, Spain from 1972 – 1977. He achieved the rank of PNCM, USN, Assistant Personnel Officer. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal. After leaving the Navy, John spent several years with Arnold Bread Company;
20 years as the Yard Supervisor for Holmes Lumber and Builder 1st Source. His last position was as a concrete driver for East Coast Concrete in Kingsland, GA.
He married Marylon Gail Loria on December 7, 1985. John was of the Baptist faith.
John was a great fisherman; and an avid bow hunter. Deer hunting was his passion; he loved to cook and could organize anything.
John was preceded in death by parents Alfred and Vileta Miller; his son Kristopher Barrs, Brother Ronnie Loria and chosen Dad “Buddy” Carver.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Preston J. Loria & Joshua Cory Barrs [Susan], Brother Robert “Buzz” Loria [Penny]; Sisters Theresa Henderson [Stacey] and Tawanda Rickerson [Jimmy]. Nieces Mindy Hyslop [Thomas], Cindy Lewis [James], Marenda Benson [Jonathan] and Briana Saccoccio [Joshua]; Nephews, Landon Henderson, Avery Hibdon, Keith Loria, Justin Bracewell [Candice] and Jarod Rickerson [Tiffany]. His chosen Mom, Brenda Carver and grandchildren Austin Cory and Kayci Marie Barrs.
A Visitation for John will be held Thursday morning, August 25, 2022 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon in the Buckman Chapel at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A Graveside service with full military honors will follow at 1:00pm on August 25th at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.
Please join the family after services at Callahan Barbecue, 45007 State Road 200 #1, Callahan, FL 32011 for a Family & Friends Gathering.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Loria family.
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