John Chaulklin, Jr.

John Henly Chaulklin, Jr. 81, of Asheboro, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Liberty, NC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard, and Masonic Last Rites provided by the Hanks Lodge #128, A.F. & A.M., where he was a member. The funeral service will be livestreamed on Ridge Funeral Home's official Facebook page. Born January 5, 1940 in Richmond, VA, John was the son of the late John and Nell Swallow Chaulklin. John was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, had retired from Burlington Industries after 32 years of service, and later taught at Neighbor's Grove Christian Church for 18 years. His theory was "you are never to young to learn computers." In his early years he loved hunting, fishing and working in the garden. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to five of the seven continents. They also enjoyed square dancing and were members of the Randolph Squares. John loved his grandchildren and cherished the time he spent with them. He was also proud of their accomplishments and their growth as adults. Mr. Chaulklin proudly served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was a member of Neighbor's Grove Wesleyan Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Nelms Chaulklin, of the home; daughter, Heather Chaulklin Horrell and husband Ron of Liberty; sons, John Chaulklin, III, and wife Kathy of Liberty, Kyle Olin Killough and wife Valerie of FL; sister, Elizabeth Diana; brothers, David Chaulklin and wife Charlotte, Gary Chaulklin and wife Liza, Dwight Headen and wife Susan; grandchildren, Victoria Chaulklin Shaver and husband, Kevin, Mallory Chaulklin, Dora Shinn and husband Kevin, Garrett Montilla and wife Karrie,, Samuel Killough, Dylan Horrell; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the church. Social distancing and mask are requested by the family. Memorials may be made to Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204; or Neighbor's Grove Wesleyan Church, 1928 N. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203. The family would like to say a special thanks to Randolph Hospice House for their exceptional care for John, especially Carmen Pippen and Paige Kessler.