John Clinton Folkerth, age 60 of Brookville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a dual major in Biology and Chemistry. He later graduated first in his class from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where he was awarded the Nunamaker Award. John was licensed through the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors for 36 years, having worked as a funeral director at Tobias Funeral Home, Hay Powell & Dexter Funeral Home and for the past 35 years at George C. Martin Funeral Home. He was a member of the Englewood Masonic Lodge #743, F. & A.M. and Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton.
He is survived by his son: John C. Folkerth of London, former wife of 30 years: Susan Swanson of Newnan, GA, sister and brother-in-law: Rachel and Harold Carrier of Ft. Myers, FL, nephew and wife: Alan and Jacqueline Carrier of Clayton, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Richard and Amber Mae (Spitler) Folkerth, sister: Roberta Folkerth and nephew: Bryan Carrier.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd., Englewood) with Rev. Rob Wackerman officiating. Interment will follow the service at Arlington Cemetery in Brookville. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 24. 2013 from 11:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, envelopes will be provided. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kindredfuneralhome.com