John Frank Heath, Iii.

John F. Heath, III “Pappy” of Nashville, TN passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born on August 28, 1947 to the late John F Jr. and Emma Lane Heath. He enjoyed working, fishing, cutting his yard, coins, rock hunting, being with his dogs, and sitting at his desk on the computer or laying in bed with a book.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Faye Heath, sister, Alice “Joyce” Goad, brother, Gerald “Jerry” Heath.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his sons, Anthony D. Heath (Jackie), John F. Heath IV, and Jonathan D. Heath (Alisha); daughter, Jenifer Heath Watts; and sisters, Joan, Sheila, Linda, Brenda. Pepaw will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Matthew, Madison, Kami, Shyanne, Christian, Kaitlyn, Cassidy, Cameron, Cara,  Ryan, and Arabella;  and great-grandchildren, Liam Johnson and two more on the way. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews.

His humor will be missed.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at West Harpeth Funeral Home located at 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00PM at the funeral home. John will be laid to rest in the Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.