John Anthony Warner

YORKTOWN, VA. - John Anthony Warner, 82, of Yorktown, VA passed away from this life to the next on Thursday, November 27, 2014 with his loving wife of 58 years Addie at his side. Known as "pap" to his grandchildren. He was born in Altoona, PA and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School. Soon after John enlisted in the Air Force and spent the next 26 years traveling the globe. He retired as a Master Sergeant in 1976. He served actively in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Kansas Newman College prior to leaving the Air Force. Following his Air Force career he obtained a Master's degree from Golden Gate University. Worked three tours in Saudi Arabia as an instructor for Northrop Aviation. Worked for Virginia Power and spent his last working years as a civil servant, retiring a second time in 1995 as a logistics manager at Norfolk Naval Air Station in the ejection seat program. John was a very kind hearted person whom lived as a mentor to countless individuals in his life time. A devoted catholic and family man. He touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He loved to share one of his "stories" with anyone willing to listen. He attended mass at Langley Chapel. He was proud of his memberships in the NRA and Sergeants Association. In addition to his wife Addie he leaves behind to cherish his memory son Michael of Elkins, WVA, daughter, Carmen of Charlottesville, son, Stephen and wife Kim of Louisa, VA and five grandchildren, Ashley Payne Martin (Chris), Devan Payne (Trista), Amber Warner Martyn (JR) , Megan and Leah Warner and five great- grandchildren; brothers, Garry of Hollidaysburg, PA and Joe of Port Washington, OH; sisters, Janet Myers (Fred) of Greensboro and Barbara of Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mary Ester Warner and sisters, Mary Jean Heverly and Carol Probst. A funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in the Post Chapel Langley Air Force Base. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Amory Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the DAV Tabb Victory Chapter 13 1700 E George Washington Highway, Yorktown, VA 23693. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, VA.