John Wheeler "JW" Vanhoose Sr.

John Wheeler “JW” Vanhoose Sr., 56, of Savannah, departed this life on Friday, January 30. He was born on December 15, 1942, in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late John Thomas and Edna Earl Falls Vanhoose.
On June 20, 1969, he was united in marriage to Sue Rich, who survives.
JW worked as a heavy equipment operator for 31 years for Packaging Corporation of America in Counce, Tennessee, and for Wayne County Rock. He enjoyed drawing and was known for baking his delicious tea cakes. He also enjoyed woodworking and crafted everything from cedar chests to cradles. Mr. Vanhoose was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sue Vanhoose; son, John Wheeler Vanhoose Jr. (Lisa); daughter, Susan Carothers (Chris); sisters, Kathy Baugus and Jane Logan; and grandchildren, John Andrew Vanhoose, Audrey Vanhoose, and Jilly Carothers.
In addition to his parents, JW was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Vanhoose and Glenn Vanhoose; sister, Vera Vanhoose; an infant sister; and grandchild, Soren Carothers.
There will be a graveside service held at a later date.