John Norman Demers, 81, of Lexington, Virginia died Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born March 18, 1938 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late John Baptiste Demers and Agnes Peloquin.

John operated Demers Welding for many years.

Surviving are his children, Nathan John Demers, Valerie Grace Brads (Jonathan), Robert Demers (Mia), Michael Demers (Tiffany Kidd), Roxanne, Shane, Hedi, Robin and Jannie; grandchildren, Brianna, Jonmychael, Westin, Ahsean, Courtney, Nathaniel, Devi, Ariana, Carson and Gavin.

Friends may gather with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 at Harrison Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.