John Dale Greaves, Iii

Colonel (Ret.) John Dale Greaves III (83), of Disputanta, VA, died on November 17, 2022. John was born in Jeannette, PA, November 26, 1938, to John Dale Greaves II and Jane F. Greaves. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He graduated high school, in the class of 1956, from Jeannette High School, Jeannette, PA, from college, in 1960, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and later a master's degree, from Florida Institute of Technology. John was a Quartermaster Officer, in the United States Army, starting his military service at Fort Lee, VA, in 1961. While on active-duty, John was stationed in multiple locations around the world, to include serving two tours in Vietnam, where he was awarded three Bronze Stars. In 1976, John transitioned to work, as a civil service employee, at Fort Lee, VA, and continued to serve as a reservist, in the 80th Division. John then worked for Northrup Grumman, as a contractor, and taught soldiers around the world. John and Sandy enjoyed their retirement years in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and served their Lord at Grace Coastal Church, in Bluffton, SC. They returned to Virginia in December 2020. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sandra Gardner Greaves; and his brother, Kent Greaves. John is survived by his brothers, D. Scott (Donna) Greaves and Chuck (Patty) Greaves. His wife, Mary Jean Greaves; and her daughter, Mary Catherine Campbell. His children, John D. (Lenoir) Greaves IV, Robert G. (Mariea) Greaves, Arturo (Carla) Johnson, Sr., and Laura L. "Missy" (Jeffrey) Smith. John has ten grandchildren, Mathew (Cheryl) Greaves, James (Rebecca) Greaves, Christopher (Tina) Greaves, Marc, Samantha (Ben), Taylor, Arturo, Jr., Emilio, Alex, and Alli; six great-grandchildren, Ashton, Wiley, Orion, Thyme, Jonathon, and Emily. The family will greet friends, at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, with a Celebration of Life to follow, at 2:00 PM, at the Oakland Baptist Church, 12601 Prince George Drive, Disputanta, VA. The family will host friends, at Missy's house, after the service. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .