John A. Medlin Sr.

John Arthur Medlin Sr., of Marshfield, on Friday, January 25, 2019 passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving husband to his wife of 64 years, Mary Medlin (Happnie). Devoted father of John A Medlin Jr. (Linda) of Marshfield, Peggy Marshall (Jeff) of Kingston, Michael Medlin (Shirley) of N.H., Teresa Ann (deceased), Kathy Medlin-McSorley (Walter) of Kingston, and Stephen Medlin (Lisa) of Kingston. Proud grandfather to John Medlin III (Courtney), Catherine Conton, Julie Conton, Jamie-Lynn Medlin, Kelley Marshall, Garry Marshall (Kayla), Katelyn Medlin, Stephen Medlin Jr., Christopher Medlin, Samantha Medlin, and Thomas McSorley. Great- grandfather to Gracie Medlin, John Medlin IV, Jackson Medlin and Skarlett Marshall. Dear brother to Ed Medlin (Squirt) of Yreka, Calif. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. John was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Roland and Lillian Medlin. He was raised in Maxton, N.C. and served in the United States Air Force for 22 years. He received many commendations and citations for acts of heroism, bravery and good conduct in addition to The Purple Heart, Bronze Star with V, UN Service Medal, and Korean Service Medal. John retired in 1991 from GTE Sylvania and then continued to work with his son, John Jr., at Rockland Athletics Supply in Rockland. His happiest moments were with his family, sitting in the sun, and arguing about who the best looking Medlin was. His southern charm captured us all. Everyone who met him instantly loved him. His wife Mary was the social butterfly while he was the quiet strong gentle-man in any room. He will be sorely missed. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street in Marshfield. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 9 a.m. for a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 40 Canal Street in Marshfield. Interment will be in the Couch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Scleroderma Foundation on behalf of Johns daughter-in-law Linda Medlin, by mail to 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers MA 01923 or online at scleroderma.org For online guest book, driving directions, and other helpful information please visit the website macdonaldfuneralhome.com.