John (Poor Excuse) Provence

John (Poor Excuse) Provence departed this life on December 8, 2014 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 46 years, 4 months, and 26 days. He was born on July 12, 1968, son to John Howard Provence and Carolyn Jean Funk Vincent, who survives. He was united in marriage to Patty Smith on October 24, 1997, who also survives.

John worked for Vincent Trucking as a truck escort. He was also a member of the Mount Herman Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Provence is survived by his children, Megan Page Provence of Jackson, Tennessee, Mariah Ann Provence and Isabella Nichole Provence both of Savannah, Tennessee; one brother, Joseph Frank Provence of Savannah, Tennessee; one stepsister, Becky Ann Qualls of Adamsville, Tennessee; one stepbrother, John Wayne Vincent of Lexington, Kentucky; stepfather Thomas Wayne Vincent of Savannah, Tennessee; uncle Junior Funk; aunt Mary Funk; and grandchild Bentley Provence.