John Steven Leiter I

March 1, 1948 - March 9, 2022

John Steven Leiter, I, 74, entered into his eternal rest on March 9, 2022 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. John was born on March 1, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late L. Gean (Edwards) and Paul Edwin Leiter, I. John graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School in 1967. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1978 as a Wire Chief. John was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Good Conduct Medal w/2 stars. He began working for Contel in Manassas, Virginia in October 1979. He continued working through the merger of the company to GTE and then Verizon until his retirement in March 2007. John was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mabel Kay Leiter. He is survived by his children, Heidi Elkins (Laura Elkins), Tammy Rizer (Jeremy Rizer), John Leiter II (Jacqueline Leiter); Grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Aleksander, Jason, Haley, Kaylee, and Connor; Siblings, Blodwyn Featherston, Paul Leiter, II, and Kim Garber; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on April 1, 2022, at Pierce Funeral Home Chapel (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110). Burial will follow at 12:30 PM on April 1, 2022, at Quantico National Cemetery (18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia 22172). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in loving memory of John Steven Leiter, I, to the Vietnam Veterans of America (vva.org).