John Michael Churchfield, Sr., 64, of Salisbury passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. He was born November 11, 1954 in Tampa, FL and raised in Lakeland, FL. the son of the late William and Mary Churchfield. He attended Lakeland High School and served in the United States Marine Corp from 1971- 1974. John had a love for cooking and spent 10 years with Golden Coral and 12 years at Coral Reef Café in Ocean City, MD until he had to retire. He was a great father, husband, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family and friends, loved the Marine Corp and Miami Dolphins. He was excited about being a grandfather also.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Melissa Churchfield; their children, Ashlie Harikrishnan (Karun) of Malvern, PA, John Churchfield, Jr. and Tanya Churchfield of Salisbury, son Bill Churchfield of Duluth, Minn.; three grandchildren, Maximus, Cassius, and Maya Harikrishnan; sisters, Rose Louden (Joe) of Lakeland, FL and Gail Ball (Tim); brother, Daniel Churchfield (Sandy) of Dothan, AL; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Churchfield.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 1pm at Salisbury Baptist Temple where friends may visit from 12pm-1pm. Rev. Carlo Leto will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of John to Coastal Hospice PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.
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