John David Templeton, 86, of Walling, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
John was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Franklin County, Tennessee, to Conrad and Louise Hudson Templeton.
He was a home builder and electrician. John was an avid fisherman and loved to tease and spend time with his many nieces and nephews and their families.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myrl Ruth Statten Templeton; daughter and son-in-law, Juania and Roy Tefft; and brothers, Clifford, Willard, and Thomas Templeton.
Survivors include his grandson, David Tefft and wife Naomi, of Connecticut; granddaughter, Debbie Davis, of Florida; great-grandchildren, Devin Tefft, Deanna Tefft, Jonathan Garrett, Shawn Garrett; two sisters, Marian Gooch, of Walling, Jean Williams, of McMinnville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with Mr. Templeton’s cremation. A celebration of life will be 1 p.m., Oct. 12, 2024, at Jericho Cemetery. There will be no visitation prior to the service.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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