John David Catlett

Date of Death: October 14, 2025

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Shawnee Volunteer Fire & Rescue

2210 Valor Dr

Winchester, VA 22601

(540) 662-0855 |

Saturday 11/8, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at www.stopsarcoidosis.org

John David Catlett, 63 of Inwood, WV, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.

John was born in 1962 in Charles Town, WV, the son of John and Dianne Catlett. He was a graduate of John Handley High School, Class of 1980, while in high school he earned his Master Electrician Certificate from The Dowell J. Howard Center. John also attended Thomas Nelson Community College in Newport News earning his Associates of Arts & Sciences in Public Administration. He was a Master Code Official, Certified Building Official, and a Certified Fire and Maintenance Code Official. John belonged to the ICC – International Code Council and VBCOA.

He volunteered as a firefighter and paramedic and retired on April 1, 2025, from the City of Alexandria as the Building Code Director.

John enjoyed fishing and cooking. He was a big Washington Capitals and Nationals fan. John volunteered at Shawnee, Sarah Zane, Rouss, Greenwood, Winchester Rescue Squad (now Millwood) and Williamsburg Fire Dept. He also worked for Valley Health as a patient transporter. Most of all, John loved spending time with his granddaughter who was the light of his life.

John is survived by his fiancé, Pam Himmler, daughter, Jennifer Simon (Gregory) of Nokesville, VA, granddaughter, Zoey Simon of Nokesville, VA, sister, Sue Henderson (Don) of Gore, VA and his former wife and mother of his daughter, Cindy Catlett.

A Celebration of Life will be held for John on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11am to 1pm at Shawnee Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, 2210 Valor Dr., Winchester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at www.stopsarcoidosis.org.

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Shawnee Volunteer Fire & Rescue

2210 Valor Dr

Winchester, VA 22601

(540) 662-0855 | Map

Saturday 11/8, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at www.stopsarcoidosis.org

John David Catlett, 63 of Inwood, WV, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. John was born in 1962 in Charles Town, WV, the son of John and Dianne Catlett. He was a graduate of John Handley High School, Class of 1980, while in high school he earned his Master ElectricianContinue Reading

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I was saddened to learn of John’s passing. He certainly made a positive impact on those around him through his kindness and dedication. Wishing comfort and peace to those close to him.

My heart goes out to you and your family. Wishing you strength and comfort as you navigate through this loss.

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I sit outside John's office. What a pleasure he was to have here. I always appreciated his morning greeting and our afternoon goodbyes. He was open to conversation, not just to me but to everyone who often visited him and talked to him daily and came out of his office with new energy. It is quiet without John, and he will truly be missed. My heart goes out to his dear friends and family.

A good man to work with, he was inspiring and enthusiastic about his work.

Dave was my little brother. Lots of childhood memories. I’ll miss hanging out with him and Pam talking, having a few drinks and always going to the best food places. He loved the unusual or basically unknown spots to go to. We never got to go to that last place. Eric never got that beer out that you guys talked about. I remember the lunch that he and I had where he told me about his conversion experience. We both cried. Still do, thinking about. He loved his family. Heartfelt sympathies to Pam, Jen, Greg, Zoey and Cindy. I know each one of you had a special place in his heart. Hang onto the good memories, for in the end all that matters is our love for each other and the memories that we have of them. Love

I am so sorry that John is gone. I didn't really get to know him as I only met him once a few weeks ago. But he was very kind to everyone. Such a nice person.

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Dave. Our deepest sympathies to Jen, Cindy, and family. We are sending prayers and thinking of you all.

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