Johnny David Jurado

Johnny David Jurado, A loving husband, father, proud grandfather, and distinguished veteran of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 5, 1948, in French Camp, California, to Albert Jurado and Altha Reeves. Johnny was the youngest of 13 children. At the age of 17, with his parent’s consent, he volunteered to enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the peak of United States military involvement. He served in the USMC for 4 years and was in the USMC Reserves for 2 years. As a Marine, Johnny was operating at the absolute pinnacle of covert, high-risk special operations during the Vietnam War, being award the Silver Star Medal. The details of his service as an elite special operator and expert marksman reveals he endured some of the most perilous conditions of the War. Johnny lived a life defined by service, love, laughter, and unwavering integrity. Johnny’s favorite hobbies included camping, fishing, playing tennis, photography and most of all as a trained expert marksman Johnny enjoyed shooting at the range. Johnny is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Jurado; his 4 children, Marcus, Nicole, Robert and LeeAnn; his 2 stepchildren, Alan and Liane; 6 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and 3 great step-grandchildren; and 1 sister. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings. A military memorial service will be held at 1 pm at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 7132 Old St. Marys Pike, Waverly, WV. He will be missed but never forgotten. Cremation Services have been entrusted to the MOV Cremation Society of Parkersburg, WV Donation requests can be made to the Parkersburg Humane Society.