"Carolyn and Family
We were sad to hear of John's passing. Just remember he will always be alive in your hearts. John was a friend of our family for many years and we want forget his care and compassion shown to each one he came in contact with. May God encircle you with His love care clear direction peace and comfort. God bless and keep you. Sending much love.
Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman
Livingston TN"
In loving memory of
John R Officer
December 1, 1942 - August 6, 2019
Celebration of Life Services for Attorney John Robert Officer, age 76, of Livingston will be conducted 3 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2019 from the First Christian Church in Livingston. Rev. James Shenko will officiate. The family will welcome friends on Saturday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of services at the First Christian Church in Livingston.
Attorney John Robert Officer passed from this life on August 6, 2019. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee to the late A.F. Officer, Sr. & Leilabel Dale Officer. He graduated from Livingston Academy in 1961 and the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1966 and began his practice. He practiced law in Livingston, Tennessee for fifty three years until his death. In addition he served as Overton County General Sessions Judge from 1998 through 2014 and was recognized for his work with the Genesis House, an organization for victims of domestic violence, Child Advocacy Services, and with child abuse prevention and awareness in Overton County.
He had a great love of the outdoors and Dale Hollow Lake, having been co-owner of Holly Creek and Eagle Cove Resorts for thirty years. He loved his community and thoroughly enjoyed meeting people through his law practice, and campaigning and serving as General Sessions Judge. He loved and thoroughly enjoyed his children and grandchildren, spending time with them on the lake and the farm.
John leaves behind his loving wife, Carolyn Clark Officer; daughters, Julie Elizabeth Officer, Rebecca Officer Potter & husband Tim, and Laurajane Officer Dudney, & husband Mark. In addition he leaves eight grandchildren, Timothy Potter, Grant Potter and Isabel Potter, Sarah Dudney, John Morgan Dudney, and Rachel Dudney, and Will Herbert and Clarke Officer.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, A.F. Officer, Jr.; sisters, Rebecca Ann Officer, and Jean Marie Officer; aunt, Rose Hart Dale.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Genesis House or Child Advocacy Services CASA
Tributes
"We are so sorry for your loss. John was a fine Man and friend to our family. Tom and Carolyn O?Brien"
"I know that I have already left a tribute post but I just have to leave another after going to John's funeral today. I think any of us would just like to have half of the people show up at our own funeral that John did at his. What a well respected and loved man. The line was so long to pay our respects before the service that we had to wait until after the service was over and we got there an hour before the service started and was lucky to get a seat. Mr. White, Turnbal and Castle did a great job of speaking and sharing memories of Mr. Officer. What a well respected family of this community. Mrs. Officer was my kindergarten teacher 36 years ago and one of my personal favorites. She is as sweet and beautiful today as she was then. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Johns family. It was heartbreaking to see the grandchildren crying and obviously missing their grandfather today. He was such a great man. May God bless all and thank you for letting me share a 2nd post tribute."
"Ms. Officer, Julie and other family: I very much enjoyed working with John over the years on a few matters we had together over the years from Fentress County where I practiced with Bill Craven and Hollis Neal, then Steve Rains, Toby Deaton, then Melanie Lane and Amanda Howard until I retired at the end of 2016. John was always a gentleman, did a great job for his clients in the things we worked on, and was a credit to the profession of law. While I was unaware of the wonderful causes he supported, I know his legacy will live on among all the people he touched and the causes he supported. With best wishes and condolences, Jim Romer "
"Always smiling and helpful. Thank you for your many kind acts, words and support to my family over the years. You will be missed and remembered."
"To Carolyn and Family, I am sad to hear of John?s death. He was a good man and well respected in his community and his profession. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, (an old friend) Phyllis Elder Howden "
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to John's family and loved ones. Overton County has lost a great representative and servant to this community. He will be greatly missed."
"Sorry for your loss and praying for you all. I remember John from my childhood, while friends with Rebecca his middle daughter, that he was a dedicated and very loving father. He was a strong business man that so many looked up to and so kind. May God bless the family."
"John will always be remembered for his kindness and the smile I always received from John every time I saw him, no matter how he was feeling. God Bless his wonderful family. William Lee Holman"
"So sorry for you loss."
"John was a beloved cousin and dear confidant to my mother Wanda Jean Wilson Petrocy. When my mother moved back to Tennessee as a retiree she and John reconnected through my mother?s responsibility as the co-executor of James Boswell?s estate (the old Officer farm located in Monterey). John was a trusted advisor; he, and my mom rekindled their childhood relationship . A true blessing I believe, for both. May John be reunited with all our loving family members that have gone before us . . . their open arms await us all when our final journey begins. So mote it be."
"Was a very nice man that done some land contracts for our family. God Bless your family through this hard time."
"John and I were near life-long friends since the fourth grade. We were playmates and class mates. His wife had Arney relatives. I will miss our frequent Emails. He will be among my loving memories forever. Jerry Arney"
"John was a classmate who was so kind and caring and was a great friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. God bless and rest in peace. Linda Robbins Bianchi"
"So sorry about John he will truly be missed by many. Have served him coffee and food many times in Tom's Discount Drugs. God be with all his family is my prayer. "
"Prayers for all the family. John was a good ma and a great judge. He will be missed but not forgotten."
"John was not only our family attorney for decades but also a great friend. I will always be grateful for his advice, guidance and friendship. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, John. "
"John was an amazing soul. He was friends with my parents and always offered a helping hand. I?m certain his letter of recommendation got me accepted into nursing school a few decades ago. Fly high John. Thank you for all you?ve done for my family and me. My prayers are with your family. ? "
"Thank you for the footprints you left on my life. I am blessed to have worked with you and your staff. You always had a kind word and a genuine smile."
"Awesome man whom served our county he will be greatly missed sending prayers to family from Mr&Mrs Troy&Linda savage "
"He was a wonderful man and served Overton county with pride and dignity prayers he will be missed dearly"
"Mr. Officer was a friend to my Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gipson of Crawford and I always thought of him a kind man. So sorry for his passing."
"John was a very good friend and he will be missed by so many people. RIP John"
"He was such a pleasant person always had a smile on face and was the judge that helped me get my grandchildren out of a terrible situation,I will always have deep gratitude for that..
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"John was a good friend to our family. He was the attorney for my parents and us also. He dearly loved his children and especially the grandchildren. I am so sorry. "
"There will never be another John. He was the best. He was such a great influence in my life and it just won't be the same without him."
"So sorry for your loss. David and I loved John. He even married us right there in his office and sent us our vows in a beautiful frame. He always had a smile, he will be missed by many. Cindy Sells"