Obituary
Obituary of Johnny Collett
Mr. Johnny Collett, age 71 of New Tazewell was born July 22, 1948 at home in Brookside, Kentucky in Harlan County. He passed away at his home June 8, 2020. Johnny was a Drywall hanger and finisher for many years and taught the trade to many others. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He was a long time member of the Springdale Missionary Baptist Church where he was saved in 1988. Johnny loved his family and God above all else. He also enjoyed fishing, football, and having a good laugh with family and friends. He inspired many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by:
Father: Robert Collett Sr.
Mother: Dora Belle Collett Miracle
Son: Jason Collett
Brothers: SGT Robert Collett Jr
Jerry Collett Sr.
Michael Collett
Chester Collett
Sister: Juanita Hurst
He is survived by:
Wife: Debra Collett of 48 years
Son: Johnathan Collett and wife Sirena
Daughter: Ashley Collett
Grandsons: Dylan Collett
Ethan Collett
Brothers: Tilman Collett
David Collett and wife Jinger
Robert Lee Miracle
Sister: Linda Shipley
Visitation will be Wednesday June 10, 2020 from 6PM – 8PM in the Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday June 11, 2020 11AM at Springdale Baptist Church with the Rev. John Hatfield officiating. Music will be provided by Barbara Hatfield. Burial will be at the Greer Cemetery June 11, 2020 12PM with Military Honors.
Pallbearers:
Johnathan Collett
Dylan Collett
Ethan Collett
Nathaniel Daniels
Steve Myers
Ashley Collett
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VISITATION
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home
1106 HWY 33 South
New Tazewell, Tennessee, United States
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Wednesday
10
June
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home
1106 HWY 33 South
New Tazewell, Tennessee, United States
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Thursday
11
June
Funeral
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Springdale Baptist Church
Tazewell
Tazewell, Tennessee, United States
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Thursday
11
June
Burial
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Greer Cemetery
New Tazewell
New Tazewell, Tennessee, United States
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