John Friis Obituary John David Friis November 29, 1960 - October 6, 2015 Franklin- John David Friis, 54, passed away peacefully October 6, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. John was born in Bethesda, MD and was a retired Navy Aviation Electrician (AE1) and was a retired Captain with the Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department. He was a former resident of Virginia Beach where he had been a Virginia Beach volunteer fireman and was an honorary Captain in the Franklin Fire and Rescue. John was a member of the International Association of Firefighters. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Gena Fay Friis, his parents, James and Carol Friis of Richmond, two sons, James Daniel Friis (Heather) of Franklin and Michael Allen Friis of Ogden, UT, two brothers, Carl Friis of CO.and Mark Friis of NC, two grandchildren, Hunter Nathaniel Friis and Elizabeth Charlotte Friis A funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Friday, October 9, 2015 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Ave, Franklin, VA with Pastor Randy Wright officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial with full Naval Honors will be 1 PM Monday, October 12, 2015 in the Lawrenceville, Ohio Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Franklin Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 179, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Oct. 7, 2015. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3344067 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-friis-obituary?pid=176038484 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/john-david-friis-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary John David Friis, 54, passed away peacefully on 6 October 2015. A retired Navy Aviation Electrician and Captain with the Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department, he was survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers, and two grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 9 October 2015, with visitation prior to the service. Burial with full Naval honors took place on 12 October 2015 in Lawrenceville, Ohio Cemetery. ## The Edited Obituary John David Friis 29 November 1960 - 6 October 2015 Franklin - John David Friis, 54, passed away peacefully on 6 October 2015 at his home with his family at his side. John was born in Bethesda, MD, and was a retired Navy Aviation Electrician (AE1) and a retired Captain with the Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department. He was a former resident of Virginia Beach, where he had been a Virginia Beach volunteer fireman and was an honorary Captain in the Franklin Fire and Rescue. John was a member of the International Association of Firefighters. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Gena Fay Friis; his parents, James and Carol Friis of Richmond; two sons, James Daniel Friis (Heather) of Franklin and Michael Allen Friis of Ogden, UT; two brothers, Carl Friis of CO and Mark Friis of NC; and two grandchildren, Hunter Nathaniel Friis and Elizabeth Charlotte Friis. A funeral will be conducted at 2 PM on 9 October 2015 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Ave, Franklin, VA, with Pastor Randy Wright officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial with full Naval honors will be at 1 PM on 12 October 2015 in the Lawrenceville, Ohio Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Franklin Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 179, Franklin, VA 23851. Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 7 October 2015. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John David Friis | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 54 years | | Birth | 29 November 1960; Bethesda, MD | | Death | 6 October 2015; Franklin, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------|--------------| | John David Friis | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Gena Fay Friis | Spouse | Unknown | | James Friis | Parent | Richmond, VA | | Carol Friis | Parent | Richmond, VA | | James Daniel Friis | Child | Franklin, VA | | Michael Allen Friis | Child | Ogden, UT | | Hunter Nathaniel Friis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Elizabeth Charlotte Friis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Carl Friis | Sibling | CO | | Mark Friis | Sibling | NC | ## Other Relevant Information 1. John David Friis was born in Bethesda, MD. 2. He was a retired Navy Aviation Electrician (AE1). 3. He served as a retired Captain with the Navy Regional Mid Atlantic Fire Department. 4. John was a former resident of Virginia Beach, where he had been a volunteer fireman. 5. He held the title of honorary Captain in the Franklin Fire and Rescue. 6. John was a member of the International Association of Firefighters.