John C. Temple Jr.

John C. Temple Jr. obituary, Knoxville, TN

John C. Temple Jr.

John Temple Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann on Jun. 14, 2022.
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John Canaan Temple, Jr, age 62 of Farragut, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022 at home with his beloved family at his side. John was a faithful member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. He graduated from University of Tennessee, where he is a Sigma Chi alumni. He was also a triathalon athlete and Iron man finisher. John was a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and previous president of Optimist Club. Most importantly, he was a loving father and upstanding member of the community who will be sorely missed by so many.
John was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. JB. And Maude Anderson and Will and Marjorie Temple. He is survived by his devoted children, Nick Temple and Holly Temple; parents, John and Mary Sue Temple; brother, Steve Temple; sisters, Terri Peters and Susan Foresburg; and other extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 17th at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church from 4:00-5:00pm. A Celebration of Life will follow, with Rev. Dr. Clay Harrington officiating. Interment will be private at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in John's memory to https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/donate. A special acknowledgement goes to the doctors and staff of Duke University's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center for their excellent care and support. Online condolences may be made at rosefuneraltn.com.

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Dr. David & Beverly Hosley

June 9, 2025

David and I will always remember John. He was an amazing and lovable, a blessing to us all. Sending our love to his family.

Dean Craig

July 7, 2022

We held our Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Inc. golf classic this year for the first time without our beloved friend John Temple being a part. John´s love for the Lord in his willingness to always help and support FCA was an incredible blessing. And his infectious smile could always light up a room and change the attitude in those around him. He is greatly missed but always remembered!

Wanda Mooney

June 18, 2022

Praying for all of you to be surrounded by God's peace, comfort and love. John is in His grip!
Wanda Mooney

Dr. David and Beverly Hosley

June 17, 2022

Our condolences and prayers to the family. John was such a wonderful, trust worthy man. To know him was to love him. We will truly miss him.

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