John Dulane Carvin (12/25/1951- 06/27/2024) passed away Thursday morning in his home in Reisterstown, MD due to complications of a stroke.

Born in Potsdam, NY to parents Ernest “Eddie” and Leola “Jean” Carvin, John grew up in Watertown, NY where he attended and graduated from Watertown High School. He would go on to attend Jefferson Community College to earn his associates. After finishing school, John worked for New York Air Brake in Watertown, NY, starting a decades-long purchasing career.

A marriage to Amy Blauvelt (née Washer) ended in divorce. However, John was blessed with his first daughter Zarra Carvin.

He met Melinda in the Early Fall of 1981. On their second date, John confidently told Melinda he was “going to marry her” which was rightfully met with laughter from Melinda. However, John was correct; they married in May of 1982 at Faith Fellowship Church in Watertown, NY.

In November of 1991, John and Melinda adopted 22-month-old Christina from Haiti

In the Spring of 1994 John, Melinda, and Christina relocated to Westminster, MD. John would spend the next 30 years until his passing in Maryland.

He is predeceased by his father Ernest Edward Carvin and his mother Leola Jean Carvin. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 42 years Melinda Carvin (née Petrie) and his daughters Zarrakan Yue “Zarra” Carvin and Christina Marie Carvin as well as older sister Vikki McAniff, and Step-Mother Rita Carvin. In his life John enjoyed music, worshiping at church, and spending time with his wife and daughters.

John an 11-year stroke survivor John loved the Baltimore sports teams, cooking, playing guitar, piano, and drums, and enjoyed his years as a Sunday School teacher. John also enjoyed watching murder mysteries and Star Trek, reading his Bible, and singing. John made himself available to help others and was famous for bringing home people needing assistance. He was a staunch protector who loved his wife and daughters. John was proud of his faith and was a born-again Christian. John was loved by all who knew him. 

He will be greatly missed. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to: Hospice, American Heart Association, or Children’s Ministries at Hilltop Assembly. 

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