IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Colonel John
F. Mcmahon, Jr.
September 7, 1922 – October 12, 2012
Obituary
Colonel John F. McMahon, Jr., USMC (Retired), of Dowling Park, Florida passed away early on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida at the age of 90.
John F. McMahon, Jr., was born September 7, 1922 in Lynwood (Long Island), New York to the late John Francis and Helen McCullough McMahon. Upon graduating from high school, John began to plan his future. He entered Villanova college, majoring in pre-law, and obtained a four year degree. Before long his life plans changed and off he went to Parris Island, S.C. where he began Officers Candidate School. Such was the life; one goal after another was set and achieved. It was this determination and more than thirty years in the United States Marine Corps that brought him up from 2nd Lieutenant to Colonel. His distinguished career included service to his country during World War II, the Korean Conflict and several tours in Vietnam. His Military decorations included but were not limited to, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, Certificate of Commendation, Certificate of Appreciation, American Theatre, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the Purple Heart.
He was married to Alphia Jo (Mitchell) McMahon for 65 years. They retired in St. Cloud, Florida. Having lived such a busy young life in the military, they managed to enjoy that same lifestyle moving around cities in Florida such as, Naples, FL., Sawgrass in Jacksonville, FL., Gulf Breeze, FL. and finally settling in at Dowling Park, FL. some 15 years ago. He was well respected and loved for his quick wit and personality and loved spending time on the golf course. "Jack" as he was lovingly referred to by those close to him, was of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Alphia Jo McMahon, Dowling, Park, FL.; a son, John F. McMahon, III of Jasper, FL.; a daughter, Barbara Clement, Alpharetta, GA.; one granddaughter, Leslie Virginia Clement, Omaha, NE.; his nephew, Terrance Holly, Boca Raton, FL.
Graveside Memorial Services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Mitchell Cemetery near Jasper, FL.
John F. McMahon, Jr., was born September 7, 1922 in Lynwood (Long Island), New York to the late John Francis and Helen McCullough McMahon. Upon graduating from high school, John began to plan his future. He entered Villanova college, majoring in pre-law, and obtained a four year degree. Before long his life plans changed and off he went to Parris Island, S.C. where he began Officers Candidate School. Such was the life; one goal after another was set and achieved. It was this determination and more than thirty years in the United States Marine Corps that brought him up from 2nd Lieutenant to Colonel. His distinguished career included service to his country during World War II, the Korean Conflict and several tours in Vietnam. His Military decorations included but were not limited to, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, Certificate of Commendation, Certificate of Appreciation, American Theatre, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the Purple Heart.
He was married to Alphia Jo (Mitchell) McMahon for 65 years. They retired in St. Cloud, Florida. Having lived such a busy young life in the military, they managed to enjoy that same lifestyle moving around cities in Florida such as, Naples, FL., Sawgrass in Jacksonville, FL., Gulf Breeze, FL. and finally settling in at Dowling Park, FL. some 15 years ago. He was well respected and loved for his quick wit and personality and loved spending time on the golf course. "Jack" as he was lovingly referred to by those close to him, was of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Alphia Jo McMahon, Dowling, Park, FL.; a son, John F. McMahon, III of Jasper, FL.; a daughter, Barbara Clement, Alpharetta, GA.; one granddaughter, Leslie Virginia Clement, Omaha, NE.; his nephew, Terrance Holly, Boca Raton, FL.
Graveside Memorial Services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Mitchell Cemetery near Jasper, FL.
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