On December 31, 2020, John J. McKee of Friendsville, TN passed away at the age of 90. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda and survived by his 6 children, Matthew McKee and three children; Steve McKee and four children; Laura Shoffner and six children; Lisa Cline and 4 children; James Wheeler and two children and Johnnie McKee and two children as well as numerous great-grandchildren. John was born August 23, 1930 and lived a simple life farming and surrounded by family and was loved by many.  Graveside service will be held at 2p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Mt. Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation in Maryville TN, who cared for John like he was family.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org