Johnny Lee Gott

March 9, 1952 - November 24, 2018

Johnny Lee Gott, age 66, of Bristol, TN, passed away into his heavenly home on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 9, 1952 in Blountville, Tennessee a son of the late Roy H. and Vina Glover Gott. He was preceded in death by one brother, Martin H. Gott. Johnny was a heroic Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War as a Sergant in the B. Company 82nd Engineer Brigade. He had a great love for Jesus, his family and the United States of America. John was also an avid fiddle player and bluegrass music enthusiast. He greatly enjoyed gathering with friends and family playing music. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, Tennessee. John loved all of his veteran friends and music playing friends very much and greatly appreciated each of them. He will be remembered for his light-hearted humor, his bravery, and for his generous and loving spirit. John will be immensely missed by all those who loved him. He is survived by his loving and faithfully serving wife of 16 years, Barbara June Gott; daughter, Tracy Summey and husband Lt. Steve Summey; precious grandson, Sammy Summey; brother, William Gott; daughters, Crystal Dickens and Kim Thacker; several other nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, Daidreanna Leonard, Siane Gott, Natalie May, and Eli Thacker. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The committal service and interment will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at East Lawn Memorial Park with Chaplain Ryan Wagoner officiating. Military honors to be rendered by DAV Chapter #40 Honor Guard and members of the TN Army National Guard. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful staff at Amedisys Hospice for all their compassionate care. Also many thanks to all of John’s neighbors and friends, Tamara and Anthony Chappelle, Rita, Terry, Steve Chapman, Josh and Jess Manis for all their love and care shown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Sullivan County Animal Shelter, 380 Masengill Road, Blountville, TN 37617. Arrangements especially for Mr. Gott and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.