John Charles Addington Obituary

We announce the death of John Charles Addington of Orient, Ohio, who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 73. John Charles will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Charles Addington to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Dorothy Addington (Armistead). He is survived by: his father Dr. Chester Addington; his wife Peg (Peg); his children, John Addington (Lisa) and Gretchen Addington (David Chambers); his grandsons, Nathaniel, Joshua Addington and William Chambers-Addington; and his siblings, Paul Addington (Victoria) and Ann Johnson (Willie). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ohio Humanities Alliance (77 Jefferson Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43215) or online at http://www.ohiohumanitiesalliance.org.