John R.

Bainbridge, Jr.

John Bainbridge Jr., age 70, of Marcellus, Michigan, died on November 10, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1956. John owned and operated J&B Excavating for over 25 years. Before that, he worked on farms and with other excavating businesses.

He would make a friend anywhere he went. John loved spending time with family and friends, rebuilding tractors and heavy machinery, being in "The Shop", and traveling Up North. John was proud of anyone who was working hard.

John is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Brandon (Courtney) Bainbridge; grandchildren, Madilyn and Hailey; his mother, Beverly Anderson; and sisters, Patty Bainbridge and Karen (Doug) Adams. He was preceded in death by his father, John Bainbridge Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 beginning at 3:00 pm at the Marcellus VFW Post.