Obituary of John Andrew Steakley

John Steakley age 66, of Clinton, TN passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed helping others in their time of need. John loved the Lord, was a Christian man, and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church in Dutch Valley, TN. John is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eula Steakley; sister, Bonnie Miller, and father in law, Garrett Lowe. John is survived by his wife, Annette Steakley of Clinton, TN; sons, John Steakley Jr., and wife, Rosie of Marietta, GA, Michael Messamore and wife, Terri of Petros, TN: daughters, Kimberly Leach and husband, Darrell of Rocky Top, TN, and Tracy Messamore of Reynoldsburg, OH; brothers, Bill Branam and wife, Georgia of Pioneer, TN, and James Steakley and wife, Tommi Sue of Lafollette, TN; sisters, Anna Williamson of Lafollette, TN, Lois Carroll of Lafollette, TN, and Hazel Steakley of Lafollette, TN; 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. John’s family will receive his friends on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with his funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Jimmy Ault, and Rev. Jerry Day officiating. John’s interment will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church cemetery in Dutch Valley, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.