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John W. Morland
John W. Morland, 61, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 22,
2019 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
He was born on October 21, 1957 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Charles
and Margaret (Gamary) Morland.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by several
aunts, uncles and cousins.
John served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a
member of the DAV and the American Legion Post 526. After leaving the
Army, John worked many jobs; he worked in the oil fields, operated
heavy equipment, hauled equipment and drove truck. His last job was as
a fabricator for Twin City Fans. John also enjoyed volunteering for the
Special Olympics.
He loved the outdoors and could be considered a true outdoorsman. He
enjoyed horseback riding, camping, hunting and fishing. Though he would
occasionally come home empty-handed, John still loved being out with
his buddies hunting. Sometimes the only "turkeys" they would see would
be themselves. John loved his family and was always there for them. He
was help with any project or hobby as long as it meant spending time
with his children and grandchildren. John was a simple man who and
lived a simple life, but his impact on the world around him and those
who knew him was extraordinary.
John is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lou Ann (Roberts) Morland,
whom he married August 21, 1994; his children, Dana (Crystal) Wells of
Belpre, Ohio, Eugene Wells of Belpre, Ohio, Crystal (Randy) Shook of
Chesterhill, Ohio and Mark "Jay" Stone of Greenville, Ohio; seven
grandchildren, and one great-grandson; his siblings, Edward (Fran)
Morland of Cambridge, Ohio, Julia Gress of Vandalia, Ohio, Vera
(Ronnie) Hara of Cambridge, Ohio, Elizabeth (Edward) Timar of
Haddonfield, New Jersey, Jerry (Jenny) Morland of Camden, Ohio, Cheryl
Howard of Vandalia, Ohio, Diane Elders of Byesville, Ohio, and Margaret
Eileen Colarusso of Vandalia, Ohio. John also leaves behind his baby,
Jake, his beloved dog; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus. Military
honors, provided by the Greenville Honor Guard will be held immediately
following the visitation at 7:00 PM
Memorial contributions may be made to Tribute Funeral Homes to help
assist with the final expenses.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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