John has enjoyed a variety of careers over the years. Beginning his employment in the motor vehicle industry, John had the pleasure of working for the iconic DeLorean Motor Company, before moving on into the construction industry where he served as a supervisor for a number of years.

With family connections to the funeral industry in the Dromara area going back over 50 years, John moved into funeral care based in the Portadown area before eventually joining the team at Ronnie Thompsons in 2018.

His role as a full-time funeral director gives him immense job satisfaction, the most rewarding role of his career, he considers it a privilege to guide families through their bereavement journey. From the first call, to arranging and conducting the funeral, along with any additional services you may require, caring is at the very heart of John’s approach, and he is proud to not only serve our clients but to establish continuing friendships with many of them.

A proud Dromara man, he is married with 3 children. He is well known in the Pipe Band arena, serving as a drummer in Waringsford Pipe Band, which included a World Championship win in 1987. John is also a keen fisherman and outdoorsman.