John Robert Amis

John Robert Amis, 78, of Surgoinsville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side and a western playing on the TV. He was born in Kingsport to Clay and Joan Amis. John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a devoted member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Surgoinsville where he served as a deacon. John worked at Dodge and retired after over 40 years of service. He enjoyed basketball, golf, westerns, traveling with his wife, and spending time with family and friends. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, papaw, great-grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lenora Amis; brother, Junior Amis. 

Survivors include his daughter, Tabby Sattler and husband Tommy; granddaughter, Kayla McPeek and husband Ryan; grandson, Jason Sattler; great grandson, Holden Sattler; mother, Joan Amis; brother, Sherrill Amis and wife Linda; numerous members of his church family; along with several nieces and nephews.  

The family will receive friends from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Carter- Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Jesse Hartgrove and Pastor Daniel Sutherland.  

A military graveside service will be conducted at 11am on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Armstong Family Cemetery, 217 Amis Chapel Road, Surgoinsville, TN with honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3/265. The pallbearers will be Tommy Sattler, Jason Sattler, Holden Sattler, Ryan McPeek, Tracy Arnold, and Sherrill Amis. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50am.  

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The family would like to the staff of the ER and ICU at Johnson City Medical Center for their loving care.  

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory.  

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Amis family.