John was born on June 24, 1936 in Knoxville, TN to parents Ralph Conner and Dorothy (Atchley) McDade and entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2018 at the age of 81. John graduated from Fulton High School in Knoxville. He was a very kind, generous and sweet man. John was very thoughtful, faithful and loyal to his family and friends. John and Loretta owned and operated McDade’s Nursery for 22 years. He enjoyed being outdoors; he loved golf, guns, his Tennessee Vols, bird watching, traveling in the RV and spending time with his family. He was quite a funny story teller. John was very involved in his church, doing volunteer work, singing and being in leadership roles. He was an amazing man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Loretta McDade of Kemp, daughter Jan McDade of Dallas, daughter Mindy Marder and husband Chet of Mabank, grandson Drew Marder and wife Lillian of Round Rock, grandson Matthew Marder and wife Laura of China Springs, great-granddaughter Madelyn Marder and great-grandson Eli Marder, brother Jim McDade of Pensacola, FL, sister Judy Morris and husband Ed of Knoxville, TN, other loving family members and many more friends.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in John’s honor to The Community Food Pantry at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church.
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