Of Frederick, MD (formerly of Silver Spring) died March 29, 2016 at the age of 92. Born in Trio, SC on August 14, 1923 he spent his childhood years in Greenville, SC and went on to attend Furman University. He entered the US Army at the age of 19 and served during WWII. At the end of the war John moved to Washington DC where he met and eventually married Mary Ann Sharpe April 26, 1947. He proudly served and eventually retired from the U. S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. John also worked and retired from the Veterans Administration with a combined 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, his father Edwin Marion, mother Gertrude Melvina Williamson, his sister Olive Louise Tuten, brother Marion Gertrude “Jim”. He is survived by his son Tim (Julia), daughter Judi Schmidt (Steve), son Dan (Anne), nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As a devoted convert to Catholicism, John was active and supported many Washington Diocese parishes to include St. Joseph”s, Our Lady of Grace, St Catherine Laboure, St. Andrews, and St. Rose of Lima. In addition to being an honorary life member of the Fr. Rosensteel Council, KofC where he held many committee posts. He was also an active member of the Cardinal O’Boyle Assembly of the 4th Degree. Viewing will be at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Sunday April 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday April 4 at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd, Frederick, MD at 11 a.m. with viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the Mass. Interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tootsie Roll Program, Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910, which assists organizations in our community that provide support and services to those who are intellectually and physically challenged.