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John Coble Obituary
Mr. John Kelly Coble, age 56 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed peacefully away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after a courageous fight of cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 3PM in the chapel of Kenton Church of God, with visitation beginning at 2PM for friends and family.
Kelly was born December 4, 1968, in Union City, TN; the son of the late John & Ruth Turner Coble. He worked as a forklift driver at Jimmy Dean Foods, but the best work was being the BEST Santa in the community of Kenton. Kelly attended Kenton Church of God.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Coble; sons, J.J. Coble (Candy), Steven Coble (Kelcey); bonus son, Brandon Jennings (Nastassia); sisters, Robin Glisson, Leann Coble; granddaughters, Allison Coble, Avery Coble, Madalyn Kate Coble; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Darryl Wilson.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Kelly Coble.
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217 W. Church St., Kenton, TN 38233
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