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John Kessler
1961 - 2025
BORN
1961
DIED
2025
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John Kessler Obituary
Born June 5, 1961, in Chambersburg, Pa., John was the son Elizabeth Billadeaux of Stuart, Fla., and the late Edward Kessler of Carlisle, Pa.
John dedicated his life to family and service. After serving in the US Army as a 1st Lieutenant, John had a distinguished 30-year career with the US Border Patrol. John loved hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy came from his family. He was a faithful member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, John is survived by his wife, Anita Barksdale Kessler; his sons, Christopher Cauble (Chelsea) of Oxford, Ala., and Tyler Kessler of Osaka, Japan; his daughters, Kayla Kessler of Oxford, Ala., and Kendall Kessler (Vesko) of Kearneysville, W.Va.; his grandchildren, Aiden and Aspen; his sisters, Mary Kessler (Tom) of Carlisle, Pa., and Connie Kessler of Stuart, Fla. as well as numerous extended family members. John was preceded in death by eldest sister, Kathy Kessler.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.
There will be a memorial service on January 3rd at 2 p.m. at Connections Community Church, 303 True Apple Way, Inwood, WV, 25428.
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Kim Ober
Yesterday
I met John while I would be hanging out at my Aunt Ruth's house on Clemson Drive. I remember some fun times with him and his friend Stan Gelbaugh. One of my favorite memories was when my cousin Pam and I went tobogganing with them across from my Uncle Frank's house. I had the chance to reconnect with him at my Aunt Ruth's funeral a few years back. He was a really nice guy. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. My sincere sympathies to his family.
Kim (Mullaney) Ober
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Stan Gelbaugh
Yesterday
John and I met in the `70s when he and his dad moved in next door to us on Clemson drive. We had too many good times to put down here and anyone who knew John knows what an adventure hanging out with him was. We lost touch later in life but he will always be counted as one of my best friends ever. Stan Gelbaugh
Connie Kessler and Betty Billadeaux
December 12, 2025
A good man gone to soon. He will be missed by all of us.
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