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St. John Jr.
Harry Lee St. John Jr., 77, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bertie Mabe St. John.
Born Nov. 17, 1932, in Charlotte County, he was the son of the late Harry Lee St. John Sr. and Nellie Dickerson St. John.
Mr. St. John was retired from the Lynchburg Police Department after 37 years of service and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police in Lynchburg. He was a United States Army Korean war veteran and was a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was active in his community and loved to help others.
Survivors also include two daughters, Valerie Lindner and husband, Donald Lindner Jr., of Lynchburg, and Kathie Avital and husband, Rafi, of Merrimack, N.H.; his granddaughter, JoAnn Lindner; and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Beulah Baptist Church by the Rev. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Beulah Baptist Church.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry John
Marjorie Steinke
October 20, 2010
Dear Mrs. St.John, I was saddened to hear of the home going of Harry St. John, as my dad, Jack Freese, used to call him. They are both in heaven now, enjoying each other's company again. Maybe talking about old cases.
Leslie Brown
October 15, 2010
We so loved Uncle Harry. He had the natural ability to make anyone, and everyone, laugh and smile.
He was an amazing man. He will be missed.
We love you all,
Doug, Leslie, Gavin and Macie
Lisa (Reynolds) Stone
October 15, 2010
Mrs. St.John, Kathy, and Valerie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mr. St.John during my yrs at Beulah and especially when he helped out at Heritage High when there was a break-in yrs ago. He was our home-town hero. I know he will be greatly missed. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Diane Meeks
October 15, 2010
My family and his have been neighbors for many years and I grew up and went to school with Valerie. He was a wonderful person and was very proud of his family, especially JoAnn. He will be missed.
Jana Terrell
October 14, 2010
As many others who had the pleasure to work with Harry, we lovingly called him "Pappy". He was so much fun to work with. Even in the toughest of situations, Pappy would always keep a positive attitude. He will truly be missed and he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Jennifer Balmer
October 14, 2010
Harry was such a wonderful man. I cannot think of a single time I talked to him where he didn't make me laugh or smile. He had such a love for God, his church, his country and his family. He will be missed.
Alan Faircloth
October 14, 2010
Harry will be truly missed. He never met a person he didn't like. What an incredible man, father, husband, and police officer. Heaven is now a better place.
Barbara Jamerson Lewis
October 14, 2010
Harry was my buddy. I feel like I have lost a family member. He's in a better place now. God be with the family. B. Lewis
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