John Caviness' Obituary
Retired Firefighter / Dispatcher
John (Johnny) E. Caviness Jr, 72, a former Loudoun County, VA resident passed away on November 2nd 2009 at his home in Chapin, SC.
Johnny was born October 31st 1937 to Ruth Adrian and John Edward Caviness Sr. in Leesburg, VA. Johnny was married to Joyce Sisk Caviness for 34 years who passed away in 2005. He is survived by his mother Ruth A. Caviness of Columbia, SC, brothers Tom L. Caviness and Doug D. Caviness of Columbia, SC, his four sons Christopher J. Caviness and Brett A. Caviness of Chapin SC, John (Jack) E. Caviness, III of Yorktown, VA and Sydney M. Caviness of Leesburg, VA. Grandchildren Brett T. Davis of Camden, SC and Lacey E. Caviness of Leesburg, VA
Johnny graduated from Loudoun County High School in 1955. Johnny worked as firefighter and dispatcher for most of his life. Johnny retired from Fairfax County VA Fire-Rescue as a Master Firefighter, from Loudoun County VA Fire-Rescue as one of the first 911 dispatchers and from Lexington County SC Fire-Rescue as a 911 dispatch supervisor. He also volunteered with Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue for over 50 years where he was a Life Member and held the offices of Chief and President.
A memorial service will be held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA on Saturday December 5th at 1pm.
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