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John Daniel Guilford

Birth	:	16 Sep 1948 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	9 Jul 2014 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Inscription	:	Sgt. US Army - Vietnam Children - Kirk, Abby, & Kay
Description	:	John D. Guilford, 65, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 16, 1948. He was the son of the late Donald W. and Clara C. (Wilhelm) Guilford. John married Linda K. Mack on June 10, 1977. He will be greatly missed by his wife Linda, of 37 years; daughters Abby M. (Josh) Guilford-Ryan of Defiance, and Kay M. Guilford (Fiancée Josh Johnson) of Defiance; son Kirk V. (Sara) Guilford of Ney, OH; grandchildren Victoria Harbourt, Hannah Harbourt, and Hanna Johnson; "honorary daughter" Jenny Seele... Read More	John D. Guilford, 65, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 16, 1948. He was the son of the late Donald W. and Clara C. (Wilhelm) Guilford. John married Linda K. Mack on June 10, 1977. He will be greatly missed by his wife Linda, of 37 years; daughters Abby M. (Josh) Guilford-Ryan of Defiance, and Kay M. Guilford (Fiancée Josh Johnson) of Defiance; son Kirk V. (Sara) Guilford of Ney, OH; grandchildren Victoria Harbourt, Hannah Harbourt, and Hanna Johnson; "honorary daughter" Jenny Seele of Defiance, and her children James Seele (Godchild) and Jaycee Seele; his sisters Mary (Robert) Kurtz of Harlan, IN; Barbara (Randy) Cline of Hicksville, OH; Kathryn (Greg) Balser of Hicksville, OH; Rita (J.R.) Layne of Mark Center, OH; brothers Richard Guilford of Hicksville, OH; Donald Guilford of Defiance; and his faithful pet dog and companion, Chloe. John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Terry Guilford, brother-in-law Doug Mack, and his beloved beagles Ajax and Bocephus. John was a 1966 graduate of Fairview High School and began working at Ohio Art in 1966. He served in Vietnam as a Sergeant in the US Army, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne. He served our country in active duty March, 1968 to February, 1970. John was honored with several awards and commendations in his miltary career: Army Commendation Medal; Army Commendation with "V" Device; Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Combat Certificate; Air Medal; Bronze Star; Combat infantry Badge; Presidential Unit Citation; and Meritorious Unit Citation. Following his military service, John served on the Defiance County Sheriff's Department as a Sergeant. He later retired from Defiance Metal Products in 2012. John was a lifelong Catholic and present member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Defiance. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW. John was an avid lover of many things, including; softball, tractors, hunting, camping, fishing, family, especially kids and grandkids, and telling stories. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance, OH at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14th, with Father Randy Giesige officiating. Friends are invited to call Saturday 6-9 p.m., and Sunday 10-2 and 4-8 p.m. at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance with military graveside rites by the Sherwood VFW. The family suggests memorials to CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center or for Catholic Masses in John's memory.

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John Daniel Guilford's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did John Daniel Guilford death?
John Daniel Guilford death on 9 Jul 2014 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027