John Ray Bartgis

Bartgis, John Ray, age 52, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 20 years, Judy K. Bartgis, and family. He was the son of Margie Enos and stepfather, Cassius "Shorty" Enos. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Bartgis; a brother, Billy Joe Bartgis; and his devoted son, John Ray Maxwell "Max" Bartgis. He is survived by his two children, Brittany M. Bartgis and Sean C. Bartgis; two stepchildren, Jennifer N. Seay and Patrick W. Seay; a sister, Cynthia Davis; and a brother, Gregory Bartgis; two nieces, Christa Cullinane and Ashley Lawrie; and a special aunt he considered to be his second mom, Dorma Harvey; and also many loving family members and friends. John was a staff sergeant in the National Guard for 12 years. He loved motor sports, especially Motocross, and loved going each year to the Hatfield McCoy Trails with his work buddies. John was also a diehard Washington Redskins fan, and one of his final wishes was that the team members would be his pallbearers so they can let him down one last time. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in John's memory to the American Cancer Society.

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