Johnny F. French

JOHNNY F. FRENCH, age 81 of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday evening, December 22, 2016. He was born Sept. 1, 1935 in Jefferson Co. the son of the late, Mack and Naomi French. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert S. French and sister, Emma Holbert. Johnny was a veteran of the U.S. Army, graduate of the University of Tennessee and was a retired electrical engineer for TVA. Member of the Norwood United Methodist Church where he was active in the Men’s Club. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Irene French; children, Cindy French, Dennis French, Jennifer Trollinger, David French and John French; grandchildren, Matthew and Olivia Trollinger, Eli and Rachel French; 4 great-grandchilden; brothers, Wayne French and Joe French; sister, Norma France; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Norwood United Methodist Church Men’s Club, 2110 Merchants Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912. Graveside funeral services Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 11:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Joe Phillips officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 31, 2016, 12:00pm Noon at the Norwood United Methodist Church, 2110 Merchants Dr., Knoxville, TN Arrangements by FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE www.farrarfuneralhome.com