Mr. John A. Mynatt Sr. age 78, of Jonesborough, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born on November 25, 1945, to the late Arnold and Ruth Mynatt, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
John was a proud United States Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an Air Craft Maintenance worker with a motto, “You can’t fly unless I fix it.” John was an avid golfer, loved to sing, and play church league softball. John enjoyed camping and was a camp host for Natural Tunnel State Park for several years before him and Nelda starting going south to Florida for the winters. John was a fighter.
He was a twenty-nine-year member of Trinity Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir.
In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his brother, Teddy Mynatt.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Nelda Mynatt; children, Dawn McMurray (Trevor), Tammy Trivett (Billy), John Mynatt Jr.; step-children, Jeremy Valentine and Justin Valentine; grandchildren, Matthew McMurray (Angel), T.J. McMurray (Emily), Grace Mann (Evan), Trey Trivett, Courtney Mynatt, Izzabella Valentine; great-grandchildren, Addy, Kaidyn, Kamdyn, Riley, Jaxson, and Kashton; siblings, Don Mynatt, Mary Glover, Jerry Mynatt, Dennis Mynatt, and Joy Dupree; and many special first cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Harrod officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Harness, Kevin Milliken, Billy Trivett, Rick McBride, Matthew McMurray, T.J. McMurray, and John Mynatt Jr.
Nelda, may God bless you as you enter this next phase of your life. May He guide your footsteps. How wonderful for John to be at peace and in heaven with our Lord. He was quite the character. Blessings and love Nelda
What an amazing man with such a sweet spirit. I feel blessed to hav known him. Nelda you were such a wonderful caregiver. May God bless you with comfort and peace in days ahead. I love you my friend
11/14/2024
William and Becky Hershey
Condolences to the Family, May our God give you peace in the coming days and assurance of a home in Heaven for Eternity, Love to all the Family.
11/14/2024
Madeleine and Sandy Harvey
John is at peace with his earthly life and is with his Lord and Savior. Peace to the family of such a wonderful man.
11/13/2024
Frankie Holloway
He will be missed by so many family and friends. Praying for the family as they go through the tough times ahead.
Nelda and Family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God bless each of you.
11/12/2024
Edward Constable
It was a pleasure working with John at Budd/ Bosch for several years. He and I worked side by side on the assembly lines. John had a great sense of humor. May you Rest In Peace.
11/12/2024
Pamela K Napier
I was saddened to learn of John’s passing. Remembering all the great times as a small group from Trinity spent together. John had a character all his own and will be missed. Lifting up prayer of comfort, strength and peace for the days of transition to come Nelda.
Dear Brother Johnny, always on the go; just ran out of gas. Family and friends, precious memories, how they linger~~~> praying for great comfort.
i worked with john at budd and bosch and played golf with him several times had lots of fun. hate that he is gone but, he is in a better place.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Johnny was truly a special person to me. He was a true friend dating back to our high school years. The fond memories we made then, and since with he and Nelda shall always stay with me. Johnny had a great spirit and just in recent years with his health issues, I will never forget him saying, “It is what it is”. He knew without a doubt, he had a better home awaiting, I will treasure the video clip of he and Nelda and a friend of mine, singing on my back porch, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. May the fond memories of Johnny comfort you as they will be.
11/12/2024
Angela Francis
Nelda I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you.
