John Leroy Traphagan
July 23rd, 1941 - August 5th, 2023
John Leroy Traphagan entered Heaven with loved ones at his side on Saturday August 5th, 2023 at the age of 82. John was born on July 23, 1941 to Diamond and Helena Traphagan in Madera, California. He graduated from Chowchilla High School in 1959 before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Upon completing his military service for our country, he married the love of his life Virginia and with their three children, they began their life together.
John lived in the Lodi/Galt area for 40 years before settling in Lockeford for the last 20 years. After his military service, John became a carpenter and then moved on to work for Ad-Art Sign Co. driving a diesel truck for 40 years. He loved his job very much. John also belonged to the Knights of Columbus for 35 years and was a Grand Knight for 4 years with the St. Joachim Lockeford Council.
John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia; his three children Wendy White (John), Cynthia McDougal (Bryan), and John Traphagan II (Stephanie); 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and his sister Lula Dorlarque.
He is preceded in death by his parents Diamond and Helena Traphagan and one sister.
SERVICES
The services for John will be held on Friday August 25th, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Joachim’s Church, 13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Road in Lockeford, California with a reception to follow. A graveside service with military honors will be held after the church service at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.
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