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John McFadden Obituary
John McFadden III, 63, went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2017. Retired Columbus Firefighter after 33 years of service. Predeceased by mother Dorothy McFadden. Survived by loving wife, Sharon "Sherry" McFadden; children, John (Natiya) IV, Jeremy, and Phelan McFadden, Lakisha Payton, Shanice and Brandy McFadden; father, John McFadden, Jr.; grandchildren, LaTavian, LeeJohn, Joniya, John V, Joshua, Jeremiah, Jadah, and Austin, Jr.; siblings, Victor and Colette McFadden, and Shaun Lakoh; host of brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Visitation 9 a.m. and Homegoing Celebration 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Shiloh Christian Center, 787 E. Broad St. Interment Glen Rest Estates. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43227, 614-444-1GOD (1463). ML Smoot, Director.
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Jeremiah
May 20, 2025
I wish I had more time with my grandpa but his had something else for him
Sabrina Lucas
November 18, 2018
To my dear friend my everything you always meant the world to me I so sorry I was not there to say good bye but good bye for now and may u continue to rip.
Daphine Hubbard-West
August 24, 2017
Sherry, I'm so sorry to here about the passing of your best friend and love. You might not remember me but we were at Town St Med Center when I met you and your loving family. I knew back then that he was the exhale to your inhale.
Jonathan Sandlin
August 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss Lakisha. We know how much you loved him!! Thinking of you. Jon, Shannon, Savannah, and Jaden Sandlin (Mort Smith's daughter, son in law, and granddaughters) We love you!!
Sherry McFadden
August 22, 2017
My heart is very heavy because I lost my best friend and the love of my life. Life won't be the same without you. Being your wife for 38 years was filled with moments of laughter, love and sometimes disagreements.The good definitely out weighed the bad, and we never went to bed angry with each other. I needed you here but God needed you more. I will always love you.
Your loving wife,
Sherry
August 19, 2017
To the McFadden family,
My family and I wish to extend heartfelt prayers to you for the loss of John. John was a friend and fellow firefighter and will be greatly missed.
Bill & Denise Ross
August 18, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the McFadden family. John was always there with good suggestions for me during my career. He was loved and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Evergin
August 18, 2017
My prayers are with your whole family,John my heart is with you, Richie Sr
John Carter
August 18, 2017
To the McFadden family, Our thoughts and prayers will continue be with you during this time.
Retired FF John Carter, Jr. and Ronda
Tami Birden
August 18, 2017
To the McFadden family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. McFadden was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. May God give you peace and comfort during this hard time.
God Bless.
Tami Birden
August 18, 2017
The Lord bless thee and keep thee. To the entire family, blessed are those that mourn, for the Lord will conform thee. I pray for your continued healing and comfort during this time. The Gilbert Family,
Shaun Lakoh
August 18, 2017
I am going to miss hearing your voice everyday. My Heart breaks for our daily calls and hearing about all the Grandchildren .I could feel your smile coming through the phone You are going to be Truely missed My Sweet Brother.I Miss and Love You
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