John Kenan Gillenwater, age 81 of Bristol, VA passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Oakmont at Gordon Park.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Whitten Gillenwater; sister Joyce Mottern and parents, Jay and Ann Gillenwater.
He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Law School Class of 1966.
John was born August 22, 1939 in Kingsport, TN. He lived an amazing life full of adventure, hard work, family and love with the stories to prove it. After serving his country in the Navy as a pilot and finishing Law School he came to Bristol, TN where he practiced law for over 40 years. It was here where he met the love of his life, Ann. Together they raised a family, served and bettered the community and traveled the world. He touched the lives of so many and was loved, appreciated and admired for being a generous, honest and loving man.
Survivors include daughter, Kenan Gillenwater; son, J. J. Gillenwater and wife Stephanie; beloved granddaughter, Whitten Gillenwater.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Whitten Gillenwater; sister Joyce Mottern and parents, Jay and Ann Gillenwater.
He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Law School Class of 1966.
John was born August 22, 1939 in Kingsport, TN. He lived an amazing life full of adventure, hard work, family and love with the stories to prove it. After serving his country in the Navy as a pilot and finishing Law School he came to Bristol, TN where he practiced law for over 40 years. It was here where he met the love of his life, Ann. Together they raised a family, served and bettered the community and traveled the world. He touched the lives of so many and was loved, appreciated and admired for being a generous, honest and loving man.
Survivors include daughter, Kenan Gillenwater; son, J. J. Gillenwater and wife Stephanie; beloved granddaughter, Whitten Gillenwater.
John Kenan Gillenwater, age 81 of Bristol, VA passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Oakmont at Gordon Park.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Whitten Gillenwater; sister Joyce Mottern and parents, Jay and Ann Gillenwater.
He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Law School Class of 1966.
John was born August 22, 1939 in Kingsport, TN. He lived an amazing life full of adventure, hard work, family and love with the stories to prove it. After serving his country in the Navy as a pilot and finishing Law School he came to Bristol, TN where he practiced law for over 40 years. It was here where he met the love of his life, Ann. Together they raised a family, served and bettered the community and traveled the world. He touched the lives of so many and was loved, appreciated and admired for being a generous, honest and loving man.
Survivors include daughter, Kenan Gillenwater; son, J. J. Gillenwater and wife Stephanie; beloved granddaughter, Whitten Gillenwater.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Whitten Gillenwater; sister Joyce Mottern and parents, Jay and Ann Gillenwater.
He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Law School Class of 1966.
John was born August 22, 1939 in Kingsport, TN. He lived an amazing life full of adventure, hard work, family and love with the stories to prove it. After serving his country in the Navy as a pilot and finishing Law School he came to Bristol, TN where he practiced law for over 40 years. It was here where he met the love of his life, Ann. Together they raised a family, served and bettered the community and traveled the world. He touched the lives of so many and was loved, appreciated and admired for being a generous, honest and loving man.
Survivors include daughter, Kenan Gillenwater; son, J. J. Gillenwater and wife Stephanie; beloved granddaughter, Whitten Gillenwater.
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