John Rapp Obituary
John was the owner and operator JAR Transport and one of the co-founders of Licking Valley Antique Machinery.
John is survived by his daughter Tami Vater, son Greg Rapp, sister Sarah Jane Rapp, granddaughter Kyla (Tim Underwood) Vater, great grandchildren Cassie Callahan, Alexus and Sophia Underwood. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his son Kenny Rapp, brother Gary Rapp and great grandchild Alex Underwood.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Peoples Funeral Home- Butler, KY. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm, also at the funeral home. John's final resting place will be at Concord Cemetery- Pendleton County, Ky. Memorials, if desired, are suggested to Licking Valley Antique Tractor and Machinery Club or the Boo Project.
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