John was a member of First United Methodist Church in Centerville, GA. He was also a fifty year Mason, and a member of Tyrian Masonic Lodge 111, Al Sihah Shrine Center, York Rite, Past Commander of Legion of Honor, and Past Patron of Martha Berry OES 351. John was active with the Boy Scouts of America for many years and impacted the lives of young men, many who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. John was a Volunteer Fireman in Centerville, GA. He volunteered with AARP for over 13 years assisting retired citizens and documenting tax returns. He was a member of the local ex-POWs group and ex-POWs over Romania. John was an avid fan for the Northside Eagle Football Teams for over 40 years.
Survivors include his children Katie Dunn Paul of Warner Robins, Mary Thrasher of Kathleen; Art Washburn Pam of Chattanooga, TN, and Betsy Phillips Keith of Warner Robins. John is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his father, Walter Raleigh Washburn of Cleburne, TX, mother, Emma Orene Riggs of Cleburne, TX, wife Margaret Meacham Washburn of Ft. Worth, TX, Sister, Mildred Green of Ft. Worth, TX, Sister Ruth Greene of Houston, TX, and Tommy Thrasher Son-in-Law of Kathleen. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 101 Wilson, Drive, Centerville, GA 31028.
John was a member of First United Methodist Church in Centerville, GA. He was also a fifty year Mason, and a member of Tyrian Masonic Lodge 111, Al Sihah Shrine Center, York Rite, Past Commander of Legion of Honor, and Past Patron of Martha Berry OES 351. John was active with the Boy Scouts of America for many years and impacted the lives of young men, many who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. John was a Volunteer Fireman in Centerville, GA. He volunteered with AARP for over 13 years assisting retired citizens and documenting tax returns. He was a member of the local ex-POWs group and ex-POWs over Romania. John was an avid fan for the Northside Eagle Football Teams for over 40 years.
Survivors include his children Katie Dunn Paul of Warner Robins, Mary Thrasher of Kathleen; Art Washburn Pam of Chattanooga, TN, and Betsy Phillips Keith of Warner Robins. John is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his father, Walter Raleigh Washburn of Cleburne, TX, mother, Emma Orene Riggs of Cleburne, TX, wife Margaret Meacham Washburn of Ft. Worth, TX, Sister, Mildred Green of Ft. Worth, TX, Sister Ruth Greene of Houston, TX, and Tommy Thrasher Son-in-Law of Kathleen. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 101 Wilson, Drive, Centerville, GA 31028.
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