John R. Megee, Sr.

John Russell Megee, Sr., age 65, of Front Royal, Virginia, died Saturday, February 13, 2010, at his home.

Mr. Megee was born in 1944, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late George Edward and Katherine Eva Megee. John was an auto body painter. He was of the Presbyterian faith and a veteran of the United States Army.

John was an avid outdoor enthusiast who greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was passionate about his grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.

John married Amma Sue Fitts on October 19, 1970, in Upper Marlboro, MD.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Sargent of Front Royal, Virginia; a son, John Russell Megee, Jr. of Strasburg, Virginia; three grandchildren, Amanda Noel McCormick, Johnathan Edward Megee, and Alexis Jade Vinci, all of Front Royal, Virginia; two sisters, Ruth Ann Vanderkam and husband Arden, of Merrill, Wisconsin, and Judy Post and husband Jim, of Breezewood, Pennsylvania; a brother, Doug Fallin and wife Jean, of Florida. A brother, George Edward Megee, Jr. preceded him in death.

All services are private.

Family and friends wishing to pay respects may do so by donating to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601, or the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, VA 22601.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

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