John McCaslin

Age: 76 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Thursday, July 25, 2013 at St. Thomas Hospital. Mr. McCaslin was an Army Veteran and served in the Presidential Honor Guard. During his service he marched in President Kennedy’s Augural Parade and was on guard at the Augural Ball, served as a Caisson at Arlington National Cemetery and was chosen to wear Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Rider” uniform on the Today Show. Mr. McCaslin had a love for God, his family and his country. He was a member of the Victory Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was also an avid golfer and gardener. Visitation: will be held from 3 – 8pm Saturday, July 27 and from 11am until service time Sunday, July 28 at the Humphreys County Funeral Home in Waverly. Funeral Services: for Mr. McCaslin will be conducted at 2pm Sunday, July 28 in the Humphreys County Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Roy E. Helms officiating. Interment: will follow in the Gorman Cemetery. Survived by: Wife of almost 52 years: Cynthia McCaslin of McEwen Son: Barry McCaslin (Renée) of McEwen Daughters: Sherry Peek (Derek) of Waverly, Myra Gannon (Shane) of Waverly, Amy Branch (Jeremy) of McEwen Brothers: Carlos McCaslin of McEwen, Tony McCaslin (Brenda) of McEwen Sister: Louise Long (Walter Reid) of McEwen Grandchildren: Ashton Hanks (Daniel), Brittany Peek, Avery Branch, Aubrey Branch Great Grandchild: Liam Hanks Nephew: Pat Neighbors Nieces: Lisa Faulkner, Beth Shultz, Sarah Trull Preceded in death by: Parents: Leamon and Bertha Potter McCaslin, Sister: Jennie Ruth Neighbors, Nephew: Mac Neighbors Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931)296-5955