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John E. Tether, Jr.
1931 2021

John E. Tether, Jr.

October 31, 1931 — April 10, 2021

John E. Tether, Jr., 89, passed away Saturday April 10th at home, with the love of his life, Mary, by his side.

He was born a Hoosier and died a Kentuckian, but was truly a Hoosier at heart. Born in the midst of the Great Depression on Halloween October 31st, 1931. A retiree of American Air Filter, he was Traffic Manager of their Transportation Dept. He was an avid handicapper of the ponies, he was one to never miss a bet on the KY Derby. He even met his second wife at the track.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Adams Tether; his father, John E. Tether Sr.; mother, Margaret Ware Tether; sister, Joan Brown; and brother, Wayne Tether.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughter, Amanda (Chad) Young; grand-daughter, Sydney; and his favorite niece, Shannon (David) Hurst (Naples, FL).

Visitation will be held Tuesday April 13th from 3pm-8pm, and Wednesday April 14th from 10am-12pm at First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ (403 Main Cross St. Taylorsville, KY 40071). Funeral immediately following Wednesday at the church at 12:00pm. Interment at Valley Cemetery, Taylorsville.

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Tuesday, January 2, 1900

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403 Main Cross, Taylorsville, KY 40071

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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