John H. Poplin

John is known and loved for his strong belief in honesty and his strong work ethics. He had many talents which include being a skilled barber, a mechanic at ALCOA for 36 years and having his own sandblasting and excavating companies. John has touched many lives through his work. His family and friends were very important to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ellen Poplin; sister, Delores Poplin; grandson, Joshua Renfro.

John leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 40 years Merle Poplin; Sons, Steven Patterson, Stephen Floyd; Daughter, Kathy Chance; sisters, Joy Miller, Teresa Cooper; grandchildren, Ashley Valentine, Daniel Barnes, Donald (Ashley) Chance; great Grandchildren, Grace, Ally, Easy, Earlee, Isaiah, Trinity, Charlie Rose.

The family will honor John with a Receiving of Friends on Sunday, September 19, 2021 form 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens in the Good Shepard Mausoleum Chapel, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN 37701, with a Funeral Service to follow at 2:00pm with a Committal Service to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Due to the current uptick of the Covid-19 virus. The family has requested that all attendees please wear a face covering and practice social distancing.

Fond memories and online condolences may be extended to the family at www.sherwoodchapel. com