John H. Sublett , 84, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2018, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. John was one of founders of the Stewartsville and Chamblissburg Rescue Squad. He was on the Board of Supervisors for Bedford county for 8 years. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and his pets. He served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lois C. Sublett, his brother Tom Sublett, and his four children; Michael John Sublett, Susan S. Welch (husband Curtis), Dennis E. Sublett, and Daniel J. Sublett (wife Misty). John is also survived by his grandchildren; Regina Casaday-Pickard, Megan Fletcher, Jaci Sublett, Kaylan Sublett, Amelia, Daniel Welch, Brooke Welch Hicks, Noah Sublett, Helen Wray, John Alan Wray, Tony Jewell, Danny Joe Sublett, and Andrew Sublett, as well as 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday November 26, 2018 from 12pm until 2pm, service to follow at 2pm at Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton, VA. The family would also like to send special thanks to Gina Casaday-Pickard and Carilion Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided to John in his final months of life.
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