John David Moreland

John David Moreland obituary, Sterling, VA

John David Moreland

John Moreland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2024.
John Moreland 68, formerly of Huntington passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at hospice care in Aldie, Va. He was born July 27, 1955 in Portsmouth Ohio the son of the late George William Moreland and Peggy Lou Davis Moreland. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Lou Hatfield and four siblings, Bill Moreland(Linda) of Hurricane WV, Denise Waggoner and Susan Moreland both of Barboursville, WV and Joe Moreland (Karen) of Cincinnati, Ohio, 2 daughters Lauren and Kelly Moreland, both residing in California, one grandchild, Caylee Chapman, Rosie Kimmerer, his long time fiancee, long term friend and recent caregiver Jennifer Beach, as well as several nieces and nephews.

John graduated from St. Josephs Central Catholic High School with several honors in 1973. After high school, John became a member of the IBEW Local 317 and held various level electrical positions .

Due to John's sudden passing, as well as living out of state, service details are still pending.

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July 6, 2024

Kelly Moreland posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2024

Joe Dury posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2024

Nicki Matthews planted trees.

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Kelly Moreland

July 6, 2024

A day has not passed by where I haven´t felt this emptiness in my existence that only my dad was ever able to fill. I just can´t understand why he was needed in Heaven so soon because he made this dark and dull world we live in just a bit brighter each day simply by being alive. I miss my dad so much, a feeling I´m sure won´t ever get any smaller or less painful as the years continue on.
Until we are together again, Daddy. I´ll be counting down the days. I love you.

Joe Dury

February 20, 2024

I am so grateful to have been John´s friend in growing up in Huntington during our high school days. I am so blessed in having these precious memories of John:

- Restoring his 56 Chevy in his parents´ side yard, along with his older brother, Bill, advising us
- Working at the 16th Street (now Hal Greer Blvd.) A&P grocery store
- Taking college prep courses together at St Joe and with John pushing me to always to do our best

Rest in peace John.

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Nicki Matthews

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Terry Deppner

February 19, 2024

John was such a kind and gentle soul. I don't think I recall a time ever in high school where he wasn't always amiable and polite. The Class of 1973 missed seeing him at our reunion last year. The world is a lesser place without John Moreland.

Elise Chabot Cowie

February 19, 2024

As one of John's classmates at St. Joe, I shall never forget his wonderful smile.

Tom Dury

February 19, 2024

1956 Butternut Yellow Chevy!!!!

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July 6, 2024

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