John Maples

John (Jack) Robert Maples, 65, a respected Civil War Living Historian, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at his home in Manassas, Virginia following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. A loving husband, father, and friend Jack, was born September 3, 1947 in Buffalo, NY to the late Ralph Harry Maples and Doris Elaine (Morrow) Maples. He was also the proud step father to his recently deceased son, Joseph Page. A respected Civil War Living Historian, he was a proud member of Lee's Lieutenants and was recognized for his life-like portrayals of Confederate Brig. Gen. Montgomery Dent Corse. He authored the book "Reconstructed Yankee" a fictional biography based on the life of freeman and Afro-Confederate Silas Chandler. He also produced "Caleb's Triumph". Jack completed his Master's degree at Syracuse University in 1975, and applied his technical analysis, process engineering, and writing expertise to support companies including, Dell Federal, STG, Inc., Sytel, and Coolieman, LLC before his illness in 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Page-Maples, two daughters, Megan Maples and son-in-law, Adam Johnson, Ashleigh Maples, one son, Tom Maples, one stepson, Michael Page; one brother, Rick Maples and sister in law, Kym Maples; two brother and sister-in-laws, Brewster Pendleton, Jr. and Bonnie Pendleton; Bill Spencer and Brenda Spencer Pendleton; mother-in-law, Nannie Ruth Pendleton Lawson and several nieces and nephews. He also was thankful for the support he and his family received from his Manassas Church of the Brethren family and Lee's Lieutenants brothers throughout his illness. The Maples will conduct a public viewing at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2013. A funeral service will be performed at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 22, 2013. Burial will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens with a reception afterwards at the Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville, Road, Manassas, VA. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to The Joe 15 Team, Inc. (www.thejoe15team.org/)

John Maples

September 3, 1947 - April 11, 2013