John Russell Gelwicks, 78, of Milford, VA died Tue. Feb. 18, 2020. Born in Norfolk, Va, he was a U. S. Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW#10295.  He was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Fredericksburg, VA.  Survivors include his two daughters, JoAnn Gannon (Michael) and Penny Harris; seven grandchildren, Andrew, John, Anna and Kaitlyn Gannon, Emalie Harris, Tabatha Saxton, Melissa Welshans (Wayne); three great-grandchildren, Magnolia Welshans, Ariana and Owen Clarke; three sisters, Cynthia Carter, Theresa Crawford, and Phyllis Harp and two brothers, Robert and Jack Gelwicks. A Funeral Mass will be held 1:30 PM Fri. Feb. 28, 2020 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1009 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Woodford, VA.