John Allen Holtsclaw, 62, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home. John was born in Avery County, N.C., to Della (Lee) Holtsclaw and the late Jack Holtsclaw. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Buster and Dimple Lee, and his paternal grandparents, Bruce Banner and Ida Holtsclaw.
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