Edwin Henry John, 96, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born September 20, 1928, a son of the late Elfyn and Margaret Mehlinger John.
Edwin was a Morgantown businessman who owned and operated Coburn Dental Laboratories for over 50 years beginning in 1961.
Prior to his business endeavors, Edwin joined the United States Marine Corps working as a radar operator and achieved the rank of Corporal during World War II. He was a proud Marine. He loved wearing his Marine Corps hat and was often the beneficiary of a paid meal in a local restaurant or simply a “thank you for your service” and other expressions of appreciation. At one time, Edwin was the oldest living marine in West Virginia and served as parade marshal in the 2019 Veteran’s Day parade. Edwin also served as a charter member of the Marine Corps League, Earl Anderson Detachment 342, since 1976.
He loved to make breakfast for others, but his personal favorite was oatmeal.
Edwin is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Dorothy John; daughters, Sue Dalton (Gilbert) and Kim Swaney; son-in-law, George Duffer (Cathy); his grandchildren, Michelle Duffer Umble (Grant), Greg Duffer (Jennifer), Kelly Kreisler (Scott Koertner), John Dalton (Brandy); sister, Joretta Lamb; and 12 great- grandchildren. He was outnumbered by all the women in his house, but was always the rock of the family.
He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Edwin was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Jeannine Duffer; grandson, Matthew Duffer; and son-in-law, Tom Swaney.
A private service was held at Hastings Funeral Home, with interment at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Morgantown.
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