John Henry Sees

Published 10:59 am Friday, October 18, 2024

John Henry Sees passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House on Oct. 16, 2024.
He was born in Manhattan, NY on Oct. 3, 1924 and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He attended local schools and graduated with a master’s degree in electrical engineering from New York State University. John came to Burlington, NC in 1950 to work for Bell Laboratories and worked in multiple engineering positions with Western Electric (AT&T) including travel assignments within the United States and foreign countries until his retirement in 1983. He continued with AT&T via contract work in Washington DC for the following 10 years.
He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Katherine Masterson in 1979; and his son, John Thomas Sees (Katrina) in May 2021.
He is survived by: his wife of 43 years, Bobbie Cartner Sees; daughter, Kathy Machala (Tim Ames); stepchildren, Janeen Doby and James Doby Sr.; step grandchildren, Jason Ralston, Jesse Doby, and Paige and Andrea Sees; and 3 step great-grandchildren. John was especially close to brother-in-law Don Michael of Savannah, Ga. and nephew Robert Foster of Palmer, Texas.
John was a member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church and active in leadership roles until his health declined in 2017.
A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Salem Funeral Home, 2951 Reynolda Rd. Winston-Salem. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Clarksbury Methodist Church, 924 E. Memorial Hwy., Harmony.
The family wishes to express profound appreciation to his physician, Dr. Anthony Cummer and staff as well as Trellis Supportive Care, especially nurse Teresa and staff for the loving attention and care given to John.
Any contributions in John’s memory may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Send condolences online at: www.salemfh.com.