John Miah McCaughan

John Miah McCaughan 4/16/1936-5/17/2011 November 5, 1991 Heart #43 John Miah McCaughan passed away May 17, 2011 overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. He was preceded in death by his parents Velva Irene Lascoe and Nehemiah McCaughan, and his son Jon Miah McCaughan. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and always a friend. Born in Stockton California, he began dating his beautiful wife Virginia Lee McCaughan in their senior year of high school. They were married on April 22, 1956. After 21 years in the Navy, John retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer McCaughan. He performed duties as a storekeeper and was a Vietnam Veteran. John and Virginia had 2 children; Jon Miah McCaughan and Virginia Lynn Glenn. He had 5 grandchildren; Randy (Susanne), James (Lisa), Teasa, Brandy, and Nikki, and 6 great grandchildren; Angelica, Luke, Jamey, Ayden, Olivia, and Connor. He also had a sister Evelyn. John was a family man and loved his family very much. He also loved bowling. He participated in the transplant games each year as well as several other tournaments throughout the year. He achieved over 45 medals, two 300 game rings, and a place in the Tidewater Bowlers Hall of Fame. Bowling had a very special place in his heart. His heart was also very special. On November 5, 1991, he received the gift of a new heart. It is because of that gift that the world was blessed with his presence for an additional 20 years. John gave back to his community by volunteering with Lifenet. He was able to provide education and comfort to those awaiting transplants like himself. All who knew John will forever remember him as a loving, intelligent, compassionate man who enriched the lives of all he touched. He will be greatly missed.