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From: Benjamin Hicks <bhicks@ci.asheboro.nc.us>
Date: 2/4/20 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: "Beard, Erik C." <Erik.Beard@randolphcountync.gov>
Subject: FW: Passing of Chief John A. McGlohon

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From: Benjamin Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 2:22 PM
To: sandie@ncsfa.com
Subject: FW: Passing of Chief John A. McGlohon

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From: Benjamin Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 2:20 PM
To: ed@ncsfa.com
Subject: FW: Passing of Chief John A. McGlohon

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From: Benjamin Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 2:20 PM
To: kris@ncsfa.com
Subject: FW: Passing of Chief John A. McGlohon

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From: Benjamin Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 1:58 PM
To: Shade Joines
Subject: FW: Passing of Chief John A. McGlohon

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From: Benjamin Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 1:52 PM
To: bhicks@rtelco.net
Subject: Passing of Chief John A. McGlohon

The Asheboro Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Fire Chief John McGlohon.  Chief McGlohon’s service as a volunteer firefighter led him to begin a career serving the citizens of Asheboro as a paid firefighter in 1955, eventually serving in the position of Fire Chief from 1961 until his retirement in 1985.  After retiring from the Fire Department, Chief McGlohon served on the City Council for 18 years, from 1987 to 2005.  Prior to his Fire Department career, Chief McGlohon served honorably with the US Army Air Force during World War II in the Pacific theater.  Chief McGlohon's military career culminated with the photographing of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima from his B-29 reconnaissance plane.
Chief McGlohon’s tenure as Fire Chief brought many improvements to the Asheboro Fire Department, including the purchase of the City’s first aerial apparatus, a merger with North Asheboro Fire Department, the construction of two new stations (which are still in service today), and increased paid staffing to better respond to the needs of the public.
Outside of Asheboro, Chief McGlohon was well-known in the fire service. He was involved in assisting with the training and establishment of many of Randolph County’s volunteer fire departments and frequently corresponded with Fire Chief’s across the state to discuss and advise on various fire service topics.  Chief McGlohon served as the President of the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs in 1971.
Chief McGlohon continued to visit the firehouse for coffee and talks with current firefighters.  His life was an outstanding example of leadership and service to others.  He will be greatly missed.
The Asheboro Fire Department welcomes any department who would like to participate in the funeral services.  If your department is interested in providing a piece of apparatus please contact Lt. Jason Joines at jjoines@ci.asheboro.nc.us or (336) 402-4282.  Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation at Funeral Home
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, February 7, 2020
Pugh Funeral Home
437 Sunset Avenue
Asheboro, North Carolina, United States

Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday, February 8, 2020
First United Methodist Church
224 North Fayetteville Street
Asheboro, North Carolina, United States
Final Resting Place
1:00 pm
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Oaklawn Cemetery
737 Albemarle Road
Asheboro, North Carolina, United States
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