John L. Tice, age 93 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
John was a Christian family man, a loving husband and father, and a member at Woodson Chapel Church of Christ. He worked 30 years in communications at Western Electric. John enjoyed woodworking, music, yardwork, fishing, bluegrass festivals, and “picking and grinning” with friends.
He was supportive of Fran’s time and efforts to care for her mother. For 7 years, he and Fran patiently and regularly helped his sister Lillian. John crafted beautiful furniture and 24 violins. While his health allowed, he volunteered at Churches of Christ Disaster Relief.
Preceded in death by sister, H. Eva Collins; and brothers, Edward Lyell and Earl J. Tice.
Survived by wife, Mary Frances “Fran” Tice; daughters, Patricia Ann “Patty” (J. C.) Short and Cheryl Jean “Jeannie” (Blair) White; grandchildren, Jana L. Burka and John A. “Jack” Robinson; sisters, Lillian J. Thompson and A. Willene Litton; and several loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (visitation 2-4 p.m.) at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road by Wesley Walker and Wendell Byrd. Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy prior to the service.
Graveside service and interment will be Monday, February 27, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. https://www.woodbinefuneralhome.com
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