John T Valentine, age 72, of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems-Gnaden Huetten Campus, Lehighton.
He was a self-employed builder.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., Hometown.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, John enjoyed gardening.
Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late John Valentine and the late Anna (Moyer) Valentine.
He is survived by his
One Daughter,
Robin Leishman wife of Kirk of Santa Maria, CA;
Three Sons,
John T Valentine, II of Seoul, Korea; Kevin Valentine and his wife Jolyn of Tamaqua; and Robert Valentine of Marlin;
One Sister,
Ruth A Valentine of Tamaqua;
Two Brothers,
Robert Valentine and his wife Ellen of Bristol; Paul Valentine and his wife Starr of Tamaqua;
Special Friend,
Gail A. Smith of Nesquehoning;
Nine Grandchildren
Seven Great-Grandchildren.
Private Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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