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John Servati Obituary
A 2011 Tupelo High School graduate, he set multiple state records in swimming as he led his team to four consecutive Mississippi State championships. He was named the Tupelo Sports Council Athlete of the Year in 2007 and 2010.
A junior at the University of Alabama, he was a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member. He received his most recent honor last week with a 3.55 GPA in finance.
He was a proud member of the Alabama swimming and diving team where he competed in freestyle and backstroke and three events at the 2013 SEC Championships.
He was a fierce lover of his family, friends and yellow Labrador, Duke. His light-hearted sense of humor and infectious smile would light up a room bringing joy to all around. His tender and caring spirit and compelling love for the Lord will be remembered by the many who love him. With their confidence in Jesus Christ, his family and friends are rejoicing in the memory of his faithful life.
Services will be at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Bryant Barnes officiating. Eulogies will be given by Coach Lucas Smith, the Rev. Chad Thompson and Jeff Norris. W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors of Tupelo is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church and for one hour prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Janet Gaston (John) and Al Servati (Connie); his grandparents, Lou Carter Borum, and Carolyn and John Albert Gaston; and his siblings, Catherine Servati, Sarah Abraham (Sumner), Mary Landis Gaston, Sarah Katherine Gaston, Natalie Lieberman (Lee) and Christopher Covington. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert Anthony Jr. and Catherine C. Servati, and John Robert Borum.
Pallbearers will be James Barber, Taylor Bussell, Cody Cammack, Phil Deaton, Greg Evans, Lucas Smith and Hannah Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the University of Alabama swimming and diving team.
Memorials may be made to University of Alabama Campus Crusade for Christ, 5483 Park Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, or your charity of choice.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Servati
Helayne Schenck
May 13, 2014
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family….From what little reading I did I know what a special young man he was, how much he had accomplished and how very proud you must have been. May your faith, family and friends keep him close to your heart always.
Ed Baker
May 5, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Servati family. We grieve for you and your loss.
Scott Chamberland
May 4, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Ruth McAlpin
May 3, 2014
My thoughts are with you and prayers....
Lisa Swanzy
May 3, 2014
To the family and friends of John Servati:
I am SO VERY SORRY about John's loss. He WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE a TRUE HERO; however, I KNOW this fact DOES NOT LESSEN his loss. Though I am an Auburn graduate and AVID fan, we ALL suffer a loss and are deeply saddened when something like this happens! My dad's name was Albert and he was a Bama so I'm SURE he and John will be FAST friends in Heaven. May your WARMEST AND FONDEST memories COMFORT YOU ALL in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Bill & Susan Hayden
May 2, 2014
So sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Praying for God to give you peace. Love reading the great stories about what a great guy John was.
Daniel
May 2, 2014
I was a great admirer of John and his testimony. He will be remembered by so many people. We give thanks for his life
May 2, 2014
Janet and John, We were so sorry to hear about John. Sorry we could not be there, You are in our prayers, Love Aunt Rita and Uncle Bob
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