John Lanier Stembridge
John Lanier Stembridge
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He was born December 13, 1939, to William Frank and Xavier (Bonnie) Stembridge in Hapeville, Georgia. John attended Hapeville High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tom Stembridge, Jerry Stembridge (AKA Chip Young), Bill Stembridge, Roger Stembridge, and Joe Stembridge; sister, Sarah Zink.
He is survived by his wife Millie Hill Stembridge of Knoxville; daughter, Christine (Shane) Richardson of Holden, MO; Son, John Andrew Stembridge of Knoxville; Four wonderful grandchildren, Hannah, Issac, Malachi, and Tabitha Richardson; Stepdaughters, Katrina (Jon) Laster, Emily (Jason) White; Step grandchildren, Sarah (Devon) Poplin, Daniel Laster, Maisy (Josiah) Garcia, Hayden White; As well as host of nieces and nephews.
John proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed volunteering at the Children's Bible Ministries. He attended first Baptist Church Powell.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church Powell at 7706 Ewing Rd, Powell, TN 37849 on Saturday, August 30,2025, with Pastor Tim McGhee officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00PM-4:00PM with Military Honors starting at 4:00PM with a Service to follow.
In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation to: Children's Bible Ministries at Tuchaleechee Retreat Center.
P.O. Box 278
160 Bear Lodge
Townsend, TN 37782
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Powell
7706 Ewing Rd, Powell, TN 37849
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7706 Ewing Rd, Powell, TN 37849
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Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Middlebrook ChapelOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.