John retired in 2017 from Martin Marietta of Phillipsburg, Ohio. He was a 1970 graduate of Greenville Senior High School, a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18, a proud member of the National Rifle Association, the Tea Party, he was very active in fishing, boating, camping, cooking and could be seen all over Greenville riding his scooter. He also had a keen interest in politics.
John is survived by his daughters Jamie (Brent) Keltner of Saint Simons Island, Georgia and Tracey (Bret) Williams of Montgomery, Ohio; grandchildren Brooke Williams and Seth Williams; brothers Larry (Bev) Cecil of Pleasant Hill and Bob (Barbara) Cecil of West Milton; sister Amy (Dave) Brewer of Bradford and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday January 23, 2019 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Todd Reish officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
