John Carey Fender, age 42, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He was born on April 21, 1972, in Tachikawa, Japan, the son of Carey and Tona (Johnson) Fender. He graduated from Ross High School and worked in construction as a masonry laborer.

He is survived by his father, Carey Roger (Anne) Fender; his mother, Tona Johnson; three sons, Gene, John Jr., and William; three sisters, Darlene, Carrie Ann “Peanut” and Heather; his grandmother, Geraldine Fender and other loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; John and Alberta Johnson and Carey Fender. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Charles C. Young Funeral Home, P.O. Box 128, Ross, OH 45061.