Obituary: JOHN MELVIN FERRONE

By ADMIN-RAS | Published August 14, 2024 | No Comments

John Melvin Ferrone, 79, died on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Duke University Hospital after losing his battle with cancer.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at New Lebanon Christian Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Marine Corps. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the church.

Mr. Ferrone was born on August 15, 1944 in Frederick County, Maryland. John was a pilot, avid sailor, and a passionate runner and athlete. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, showcasing his commitment to both his country and his fellow service members. For thirty-six years, John was a proud member of the National Security Agency and rose to the level of Director of Security. He then served as the Director of Security for AT&T. Throughout his life, he was known for his warmth and kindness.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandpap, Archie Mitchell, and his mother, Helen Mitchell Ferrone.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Ferrone; son, Kenneth Ferrone; daughter, Melissa Ferrone (Craig) and many extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Duke Oncology Recreation Therapy Program, https://gifts.duke.edu/mem/Ferrone or Duke Cancer Institute Development Office, c/o Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, 300 W. Morgan Street, Suite 1000, Durham, NC 27701. (Please include John’s name in the memo line), Bethany Fire Department, 6052 NC Highway 65, Reidsville, NC 27320 or the New Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 521 Huffines Mill Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.colonialfh.net

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