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John TYNDALL Obituary
He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII onboard the attack cargo ship Titania. His Navy unit was awarded a Presidential Citation for the Phillipine Campaign. After the war, he worked for NACA – NASA as a Opitcs Technician and retired in 1979 after 30 years of service.
John was a member of New Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he was a Song Leader. He loved Gospel music and sang with a quartet for several years. He enjoyed fishing and vacationing at Fairy Stone each summer for more than 50 years. He enjoyed sharing jokes and laughter with others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tempie Tyndall; and his sister, Dorothy Cooper.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 61 years, Catherine; his daughter, Brenda Roane and her husband, Richard of Newport News; two grandchildren, Amber Davies and Nathan Loving; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Riley and Caylee; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Friends are invited to visit from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
A Celebration of John's life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Abundant Life Tabernacle,101 Blackburn Lane in Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John TYNDALL
Marvin Leffel ( Calvery Quartet )
December 27, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
amber davies
December 1, 2009
Grandaddy,
I was talking to grandmother before we left for the viewing last night. I told her "Do you realize how many people are going to show up tonight?" She replied "Alot im sure, but not that many because it's right after the Thanksgiving Holiday." I told her you have got to be kidding me right? So we got there and of course by the end of the night when we left it was a couple hundred people who had come to pay their respects, and of course the line was out the door waiting to see you. You always did like to be the center of attention! You could light up a room the minute you walked into it. Your smiling face could definitely turn someones day from bad to awesome! You never went away mad, and you made everyone smile even if they had a bad day.
Today at the funeral again you had so many people attend. I knew they would all come to pay their respects because you were always the type of guy everyone wanted to be around. As the eulogies continued with different people speaking about you, they always had to repeat one of your jokes! I can think up so many things i will always tell people that you have told me over the years. "Are you married or happy?" and people would mostly reply "Both" and you of course would shoot back at them and say "Your lying like a dog!!"
Life will never ever , ever, ever, be the same without you. You have and always be an inspiration to me. You loved me from the moment you laid eyes on me. You have been with me for my entire 30 years. I can't imagine going forward in life without you by my side. I can't imagine grandmother doing anything without you either. It doesn't even feel right to go to the house without you being in the den in your lazy boy watching either mash reruns or either your john wayne tapes. I know probably right now your in heaven eating cracker barrell with God and with John Wayne telling him how much you loved him as an actor! I know your having the time of your life and especially not having any pain. I bet your running around up there!
Know that you are always with us in our hearts forever, and not a minute will go by that you are not on our minds. Riley keeps asking if you can wake up and watch dora or sponge bob with her. She doesn't understand but she keeps saying how she loves you so much and that she is your PT as you always called her. (pretty thing)
I love you so much and miss you so much, my heart will one day be put back together when i get to be with you again in heaven. Until then sweet grandfather bye but not goodbye.
Love always,
your favorite grandaughter
Megan Currie
December 1, 2009
Hi Aunt Catherine,
this is megan. I am SO sad about what happened. Hannah and I grieved for like 3 days. Anyway, we love you so much and i am so sorry. Tell Austin and Riley me and Philip said hi. love you. I will miss Uncle John.
Ann Sanders Willey
December 1, 2009
Catherine and Brenda,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Thanks to you and especially to John for the wonderful memories I have of your visits in our apartment above Fox's Store. John was delightful and the sight of him made everyone smile because we knew he had another joke for us! We will all miss him.
George Wood
December 1, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about John and your loss. We worked in the same Division (IRD) from when I came to NASA in 1959 until he retired in 1979. He was always a joy to work with, and it was heartening to see that his Memorial Service was joyful with music and memories.
Susan Davis
December 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gail Davis
December 1, 2009
Mrs. Catherine and family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
December 1, 2009
Catherine I'm sorry hear about john. I'm sorry I wasn't able to come to the viewing or celebration. Don't rush back to church. Take some time for yorself. John & his jokes will be missed at church. I will keep you & the family in my prayers. Love Bobby Eversole
Merritt & Patsy Belew
November 30, 2009
Catherina and Brenda,sorry to hear about John passed away but best place for him, I felt like that Catherina
and John were my family because Brenda and I were grow up togehter. we had good memory with him, he was great guy and u are in my prayer and we will see u tomorrow. we love you.
Margo Cooper Stewart
November 30, 2009
Dear Aunt Catherine, Brenda, Amber, Nathan and family, I am truly so sorry for your loss. He was such a great man. I loved to hear Uncle John sing, I loved to hear him laugh. I will miss running into him while he was out running errands...I will always remember his humor and his love of family. I was only 16 when I became a part of your family and I have a lifetime of memories and love to hold on to. I know I will see Uncle John when my lord calls me home one day. God Bless you all.
Jeff Weaver
November 30, 2009
Catherine,
I am so sorry for your loss, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. John was a good friend to me throughout my life and a good example to me of how a "good man" acts and behaves. He was a shining example to all who knew him. I will always remember (and still often use) his jokes and one-liners to brighten someones day, as he would do to all who knew him.
He will be missed by everyone who had the honor to know him.
Jeff Weaver
Ernest & Betty Trueblood
November 30, 2009
Dear Catherine and family: Our thoughts and sympathies are with you. We can certainly trust the judgment of our God and prai8e Him for giving you and John many wonderful years together. We shall always remember your faithfulness to God's house. God bless you.
Pastor Bob Collins
November 30, 2009
For John's family you will be in our prayers. John was a good friend through many years as we worshipped the Lord together in many meetings and many churches.
November 30, 2009
May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Cooper Holland
November 30, 2009
I am left with many fond memories of Uncle John, he will certainly be missed. Sending you my love Aunt Catherine, Brenda, Amber and Nathan. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always!
A poem I found here in the suggested entries was so fitting I had to include it. As one of the memories of Uncle John that I have and will cherish forever are the silver dollars he would give me as a child. They were such prized possesions to me then, and today are still a very sentimental part of my collection.
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
~author unknown~
November 30, 2009
"What did one one carrot say to the other?"
"Nothing, silly, carrots don't talk"
- My prayers with your family and I am so sorry for your loss.
- Just a fan of a great man who always made me smile.
Tess Craver
November 30, 2009
Catherine: It's hard to find the words - when things looked grim we prayed for the best, and God has given him the best. I will miss the jokes, our serious talks and his smile and his telling me to "come on over". He was a special man and will be missed by all. Love and prayers to you, Tess
November 30, 2009
Dear Catherine, I am so sorry to hear of John passing away. John and you have always been an inspiration. I truly enjoyed John's humor and your patience. You both have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I know I will always think of him around the Christmas season when I hear "The Little Drummerboy"! John was loved by so many and we will miss him terribly.
Love, Mike Rammel
Lee and Jewel Warf
November 30, 2009
Catherine and Brenda
We were so sorry to hear of Johns' passing. God bless you and all of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lee and Jewel Warf and family
amber
November 29, 2009
Grandaddy,
I have loved you since the moment i took my first breath. You have in many ways been like a father to me and Nathan not just a grandfather. I cannot imagine going forward in life without you. Everytime i think of any memory of you I always put the navy and your jokes in the same sentence. You were always there for us anytime we have ever needed you, and life will never be the same. I will always be your punky doodle and the kids will always remember and know who you are. You have been the best grandfather a girl could ever ask for. My heart has broken in half the minute you left this earth. The only thing that keeps the rest of my heart from breaking apart is knowing where you are at this moment. I will one day join you on those pearly streets, until then my sweet grandfather i love and miss you always.
your favorite granddaughter
Donna Chattin
November 29, 2009
Catherine & Brenda,
John was such a great person. He could always put a smile on your face with his jokes. We send our love and prayers to you at this difficult time. Also, we want to thank you for the support you gave us just a couple of months ago when Dad passed away.
Donna & Michael Chattin
November 29, 2009
Dear Catherine,
It is with sadness and joy that we have learned about John's passing to be with our Father. Sadness in that you and the family will miss him, and joy to know that some day we shall all be together again with the Lord.
We are truly thankful for the great times that John shared with us, and Danny and Freddie at Fairy Stone, high school football games, and at Trinity Tabernacle. He was a good Christian influence with the boys, a good song leader, and a joy to be with. Thank you Lord for placing him in with us, and for you Catherine for being a part of our lives... sharng in those treasured memories which shall remain in our hearts forever. Praise the Lord.
Dan and Carolyn Caprio
Rev. Daniel Campbell
November 29, 2009
Brother John. Could certainly brighten up a room, with his smile. I enjoyed our visits to New Hope with he and his bride. And our meeting at Buffalo Ridge. As one dear friend said regarding the loss of one of his own " they are not lost when we know where they are..May the God of all Comfort be with all of Brother John family.
Thoughts and Prayers
Sue and Tommy Goodfellow
November 29, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and Brenda during this difficult time.
Bob & Donna Davis
November 29, 2009
Well Goodbye John,heaven's gain & our loss. Although your body will no longer be with us, the memories of you and your RED Jacket will always be remembered. You have always been a good christian friend and I could always expect a laugh or two when we met. Southern Gospel Music will never be the same without you.Donna said to say "Hi" to John Wayne.
Catherine, our prayers are with you and the family.
Chuck Hayes
November 29, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cyndi Maupin
November 29, 2009
I will never forget the way Uncle John could always bring a smile to my face. Such a wonderful man that touched everyone he encountered. Sending my love to you Aunt Catherine, and the rest of the family. We will miss him much but he will live forever in our hearts and memories.
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