John William Krauss

John W. Krauss, 85, of Reelsboro passed away January 18, 2016, at home.

John was born in Jacksonville, Florida into a family of five brothers and two sisters. His parents were Alfred and Caroline Krauss.

He was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers, Alfred and Jesse Krauss and James Lang and two sisters, Pauline Dorman and Louise Flourney, as well as two Marine “brothers”, Al Dishon and Joe Bergman.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Krauss, two beloved sons, Michael Dale Krauss and wife, Kathy, and James R. Krauss and wife, Michelle; sister-in-law, Bertha Krauss; his three beloved grandchildren, Michael James Krauss, Kimberly Caitlyn Krauss and Trey Willis and wife, Gretchen; one great-granddaughter, Maggie; several nieces and nephews; and his card playing buddies.

John organized the first Reelsboro Fire Department, obtained the first fire truck and was the chief for many years. He was also a Boy Scout leader, a member of Reelsboro Methodist Church and a veteran of his beloved Marine Corps. He was a survivor of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea and a member of the Chosin Few, VFW, DAV, Pamlico Veteran’s Council and the Doric Lodge #568. He also organized the Pamlico County Honor Guard and he was extremely proud of that unit. He was also a retired rural mail carrier for the postal service.

His funeral will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21st at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roach officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Sandhill Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Pamlico County Honor Guard c/o Ray Barnes, 6081 NC Hwy 55 E., New Bern, NC 28560.