John Clarkson Chenoweth

John C. Chenoweth, age 79, formerly of Hampton, VA, currently of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 25, 2015 to celebrate the Lord's birth in heaven. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending his time on the water. John was a generous man always putting others before himself. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Chenoweth; parents, William and Virginia Chenoweth; and 2 brothers, Bub and Henry. He is survived by his daughter, Janel Smith and husband, David; grandchildren, Cody Smith and wife, Megan, Crystal Smith, Kayla Smith, Brandon Smith and Sarah Smith; 2 great-grandchildren, Noah and Nathan Smith; 3 sisters, Doris Phillips, Helen Judkins and Barbara Ann Quarles and husband, Billy; several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends. The family will have a Celebration of Life gathering from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Monday, January 4, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill, TN. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Chenoweth family.