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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. I will miss Daddy tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website. It's the memories that I'm clinging to so much right now. Please share pictures and stories.

Obituary

John D. O’Brien, Jr., born March 25, 1940, passed away on December 28, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, John D. O’Brien, Sr., his mother, Marian Veiock, and his sister-in-law, Gloria Gay.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Caryl O’Brien; his daughter, Paige Mason (Charlie); and his stepdaughter, Lisa Reddish. He was a proud grandfather to Courtney Kenney (Patrick), Lauren Johnson, Elijah Mason, Emily Mason, Tyler Mason, and Seren Mason (children …

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Memories & condolences

John was a good friend and great mentor. 
John was a good friend and great mentor. 
John was a good friend and great mentor. 

Paige, I will always remember your dad as a tall, gentle giant. Even though, as a kid, I have to admit sometimes I was …

Paige, I will always remember your dad as a tall, gentle giant. Even though, as a kid, I have to ad…

Paige, I will always remember your dad as a tall, gentle giant. …

My big brother - my hero - always.  A piece of my heart has been missing since you left this world on 12/28.  We shared…
My big brother - my hero - always.  A piece of my heart has been missing since you left this world …
My big brother - my hero - always.  A piece of my heart has been…

Timeline

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Born

March 25th, 1940
Baxley, GA
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Joined the Navy

1959
Stationed aboard USS Goodrich - Electronics Technician
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Honorable Discharge from US Navy (with several letters of commendation and numerous NJP's for fights. ha!)

1963
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