John Addison Kirkpatrick

John Addison Kirkpatrick, 80, of Cumming, GA died June 28, 2016, peacefully at home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 13, 1935. He went to Sullivan High School, and the University of Illinois. He is the son of the late Walter and Helen Kirkpatrick.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, married for 59 years; his brother James Kirkpatrick of Chicago, IL; his daughter Laurie Lenke and husband Mark of Milton, GA, and daughter Bonnie Zona Lachenberg of Alpharetta, GA; Sister-in-Law Shirlee Nunley; He also had 6 grandchildren, Ryan Zona, Sara Strish, Kate Bawden, Emily Burton, Sean Lachenberg, and Austin Lachenberg, also, two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Zack Bawden, all that brought tremendous joy to John's life.

John worked as a mechanical engineer for 44 years at Verson Allsteel Press Co. in Chicago, IL, until retiring in the year 2000. Shortly after, they moved to their home in Cumming, GA. His favorite activities were singing in the church choir, fishing, and photography. His church and family were very important to him.

A Memorial Service will be held for Mr. Kirkpatrick on Saturday, July 23, 2016. The Visitation will be held at 10:00 am with Service at 11:00, taking place at Cumming Baptist Church, located at 115 Church Street, Cumming, GA 30040.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899

Saturday, July 23, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cumming Baptist Church
115 Church Street
Cumming, GA 30040

Saturday, July 23, 2016
11:00 AM

Cumming Baptist Church
115 Church Street
Cumming, GA 30040