John Paul Montgomery Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Paul Montgomery of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who passed away on June 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Merle Atkins Montgomery and Garnette Paul Montgomery; and his sister Margaret Montgomery. He is survived by: his wife Allison Ingram; his children, Jennifer Wallace and Johnny Montgomery (Jackie); his grandchildren, Spencer Wallace (Carla), McCullough Wallace, Zack Montgomery (Ashley) and Zoe Montgomery (Carlos Cortez); his great grandchildren, Heidi Rose, Avery, Owen, Myla and Cooper; and his goddaughter Ella Strawman.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to the MTSU Ingram/Montgomery Honors College Research Scholarship or the Parkinson's Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Woodfin Funeral Chapels

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June 8, 2025

Donna Robertson wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Montgomery was my absolute favorite college professor. His classes were a breath of fresh air! He introduced me to classic literature and a new point of view of the world. I will always have fond memories of him and his bandana. My deepest sympathies. Donna Garrett Robertson”

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