Mr. Ernest St. John, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of LaFollette, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was a faithful and devoted husband of 54 years and a loving father. Ernest was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a gifted storyteller as all avid fisherman are. Preceded in death by his Wife, Shirley St. John; Daughter, Kathy Spurling; Brothers, Fred St. John and Howard St. John.

Survivors:  Children, Donna Clowers, and Mike (Teresa) St. John; Grandchildren, Ashley Rader, Caleb (Jaclyn) St. John, and Aaron St. John; Great-Grandchildren, Caden Rader, Lydia St. John, and Layla St. John.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 7pm. At Berry Funeral Home.  Visitation was held from 5 pm to 7 pm prior to Services.  Friends and family met at Berry Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10am for a Procession to Mt. Olive Cemetery for a Graveside Service starting at 11am.  This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette.