John Lanier Stembridge Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-30T18:00:00
End: 2025-08-30T20:00:00
Location: First Baptist Church of Powell

The world bids farewell to John Lanier Stembridge of Knoxville, Tennessee, departing on August 21, 2025 at the age of 85. John Lanier leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Lanier Stembridge to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Frank and Xavier Stembridge (Bonnie); and his siblings, Tom Stembridge, Jerry Stembridge, Bill Stembridge, Roger Stembridge, Joe Stembridge and Sarah Zink.

He is survived by: his wife Millie Hill Stembridge of Knoxville; his children, Christine Richardson (Shane) of Holden, MO and John Andrew Stembridge of Knoxville; his grandchildren, Hannah, Isaac, Malachi and Tabitha Richardson; his stepdaughters, Katrina Laster (Jon) and Emily White (Jason); and his stepgrandchildren, Sarah Poplin (Devon), Daniel Laster, Maisy Garcia (Josiah) and Hayden White. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation to: Children's Bible Ministries at Tuchaleechee Retreat Center.

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August 25, 2025

Patricia Jaloszynski wrote a sympathy message

“We’re so very sorry, Millie. He really helped me when I was a widow and towing a pop-up camper. I always enjoyed him and his advice. He was a good guy and will be missed. Sending a hug to you…”

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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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