John Wayne Allgood

John Wayne Allgood obituary, Gallatin, TN

John Wayne Allgood

John Allgood Obituary

Visit the Crestview Funeral Home, Memory Gardens & Cremation website to view the full obituary.

John Allgood, age 76, of Gallatin, entered into rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Springfield, Tennessee. John was born on April 3, 1949, in Springfield, Tennessee.

As a young man, John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was later awarded a Purple Heart. Following his military service, John had a career truck driving, which he enjoyed very much.

Outside of work, John was an evangelist and pursued jail ministry as well. Although John was known to stand steadfast in his ways, he was also a huge cut-up and fun to be around.

He always enjoyed the pizzas his nephews brought him.

Although John will be deeply and dearly missed, his family finds peace he is with the Lord and reunited with the love of his life, Cathy.

John Wayne Allgood is survived by his siblings, Bill Allgood, Ray Dean Allgood (Judy), Martha Jean Smith, and Mable Tholl; as well as numerous nieces and nephews he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Cathy Allgood; father, William Thomas Allgood; mother, Nettie (Payne) Allgood; as well as his siblings, Thomas Allgood, Thelma Edison, Fred Allgood, Harold Allgood, Pauline Tucker, Betty Ardito, and Gladys Miller.

Visitation with the Allgood family will be held at Crestview Funeral Home, on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., and will continue on Saturday, December 20, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Military Funeral Honors will be rendered at 4:00 P.M. from the chapel of Crestview Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service. Pastor Donnie Bryant will be officiating. Burial in Crestview Memory Gardens will take place on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Crestview Funeral Home, Memory Gardens & Cremation

1623 Highway 109 North, Gallatin, TN 37066

Make a Donation
in John Allgood's name

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Allgood's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more