John R. Washington

WASHINGTON John R. Washington, 80, died Sunday, November 4, 2007, at Kobacker House. Born and raised in "Flytown", the youngest child of the late Walter C. and Alice Fields Washington. He was preceded in death by his brothers Lawrence, Paul, and Donald Washington and his sisters Lillian Thompson, Genevieve Washington, Rachel Zimmerman, and Esther Washington. He ran track at Central High School and The Ohio State University, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and retired from DCSC in 1989 as a contract officer. John was involved in The Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Hague-Harris Block watch, and served as a chess coach at Maize and Linden Elementary Schools. He also played tennis with "Forty Love" and "Wolfe Pack". He is survived by sisters, Mary Winbush and Dorothy Webb; extended family sisters, Flora Foster and Hazel Harris; first cousins, Harriet Holmes, Beulah Stovall, Mary B. Robinson, Joan Jones, and Earl Fields; sister-in-law, Mildred Washington; special friends, Gail Thornburg and Jeff Hunter; and many nephews, nieces, other cousins, and friends. Friends may call Tuesday, November 13 at 10 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. at Caliman Funeral Home, 3700 Refugee Rd., with interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Special thanks to caregiver, Mark Peterson, and HomeReach Hospice. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, PO Box 44309, Columbus, OH 43204. To send condolences or sign the on-line guest register visit burrellfuneralservices.com and click on obituaries. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES, 414 LaSalle St, Zanesville, 740-453-7343, is serving the family. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"