John Raymond Carros' Obituary
John Raymond Carros, 97, of Rixeyville, VA passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Spring Oak in Warrenton. He was born February 18, 1928 to the late Felix and Anna Carros in Binghamton, NY.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a radio repairman, playing a vital role in keeping communications running during a critical time in history. After the war, he attended Cornell University on the GI Bill, where he earned his Electrical Engineering degree.
Following graduation, John began working for the government, and several years later he met his future wife, Marcia. After marrying in 1960, they settled in Rome, NY until John was transferred to Riverside, CA, all the while growing their family. In 1969, the family moved to Fairfax, VA, where they raised their six children. John retired after 38 years with the government. He and his wife moved from Fairfax to Rixeyville, VA in 1998 to enjoy a quieter life away from all the hustle and bustle.
A man who enjoyed tinkering and fixing, he found great joy in small engine and appliance repair. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and get things running again.
In his later years, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—watching The Price Is Right and Ice Road Truckers were among his favorite pastimes.
John is survived by his children, David Carros of Fairfax, VA, Jackie Graves and husband, Larry of Rixeyville, VA, Phillip Carros and wife, Jan of Rixeyville, VA, Susan Godfrey and husband, Gary of Myrtle Beach, SC, Nancy Trumbull of Fairfax, VA, and Paul Carros and wife, Ellen of Amissville VA; grandchildren, Bryan Graves and wife, Ashley of Jeffersonton, VA, Lindsay Windish and husband, Joey of Culpeper, VA,
Jessica Broyles and husband, Joe of Linden, VA, John Carros and wife, Casie of Culpeper, VA, Andrew Carros of Fairfax, VA, Olivia Carros of Seattle, WA, Rachael Carros of Rixeyville, VA, Nathan Godfrey and fiancé, Anna of Ashburn, VA, and Genevieve Kortum and husband, Todd of Fairfax, VA; ten great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marcia; his brother, Robert Carros; and son-in-law, David Trumbull.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Culpeper National Culpeper, 501 E. Chandler St., Culpeper, VA
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