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John Nathaniel Hefner, 83, was absent from the body and face to face with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2024, at his residence in Belpre, Ohio. He was born Sept. 25, 1940, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Wilbert Nathaniel and Frances Louise Held Hefner.
John was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving on the USS Atka IceBreaker. He and his shipmates shared an unbreakable bond that was recalled many times during Atka ship reunions throughout the later years. He was a member of the former Belpre American Legion Post 495 and later Belpre Area Veterans and American Legion Post 15 in Parkersburg. He was also a member of Belpre Masonic Lodge #609.
John was a member of Berachah Church in Houston, TX for over 35 years.
John worked for IBM in the tri-state area and later for Control Data in Los Angeles as a computer engineer maintaining major computer mainframe installations. In the 80s he and other former IBM engineers formed a company and maintained the data center at White Sands Missile Range. When he returned to Ohio he owned and operated Ohmega Computer Services INC. After retiring he worked for the Oxbow Golf Course in Belpre.
John loved playing golf, tennis, running, and biking and was a 3rd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Grand Master Sok Ho Kang. He had an incredible ability of engaging with people even if he just met them. He did not know a stranger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Debbie Brownrigg Hefner; daughter Sharri Hefner of Santa Monica, CA; sons John Michael Hefner (Michelle) of Birmingham, AL and Kristopher Nathaniel Hefner of Panama City Beach, FL; 7 grandchildren; and 8 of his 12 brothers and sisters. And of course, his faithful friend and companion, Jojo, his Maltese poodle.
The family would like to thank the staff at Belpre Landing for their wonderful care, encouragement, and support during his extended stays there. They also want to recognize Amedisys Hospice for the tender love and care during his final weeks at home. Leavitt Funeral Home Belpre is assisting with arrangements. No memorial is planned at this time. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.