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John Edward Main

December 21, 1927 - December 19, 2022

John Edward Main, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on December 19, 2022. He was the husband of Constance Louise Everette Main for 31 years.
Mr. Main was born on December 21, 1927, in Washington D.C., the son of the late Herschel Lloyd Main and Ruth Allwine Main.
John was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of MIT, worked as a Design Engineer at General Electric and bravely served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Main is survived by his children, Douglas Main (Holly), Dave Hogan (Laura), and Terry Hogan (Allison); a daughter-in-law, Melanie Main, grandchildren, Elizabeth Main, Alex Main, Josh Main, Michael Hogan, Lindsay Carroll, Mandi Green, Carly Epperson and 8 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Main is predeceased by his first wife, Shirley O’Brien Main and their son, Alan Main.
A service will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022, at 11 A.M. at Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg, Virginia. A visitation will be held one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

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John was a was a pleasure to know and work with. We’ll miss him. I am sorry that I may miss his service because of the up coming storm. We have some animals to secure, and my driving is not that good. Until we meet again John.

Posted by Fred Mayer on December 23, 2022

John was a beloved member of the blended Schueler Main and Edinger family. He visited us here in Louisa occasionally and I always looked forward to our chats about his time at GE. He set an example of gentle kindness that we all should embrace. RIP John, you will be missed.

Posted by Susan Edinger on December 22, 2022

John was such a kind and gentle man. He accepted me and my family as part of his own family without any hesitation. We would come and visit with him and Connie every time we came to Lynchburg. Unfortunately due to COVID, we were unable to visit for the last couple of years like we normally would have. I am so glad we were finally able to see them and visit one last time this past summer/fall. He will be greatly missed! We are truly blessed to have known him and honored to have been a part of his family!

Posted by Julie Tessiatore Evans & Family on December 21, 2022

John was such a kind and gentle man. He accepted me and my family as part of his own family without any hesitation. We would come and visit with him and Connie every time we came to Lynchburg. Unfortunately due to COVID, we were unable to visit for the last couple of years like we normally would have. I am so glad we were finally able to see them and visit one last time this past summer/fall. He will be greatly missed! We are truly blessed to have known him and honored to have been a part of his family!

Posted by Julie Tessiatore Evans & Family on December 21, 2022

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