Leslie John Earp

Leslie John “Spud” Earp Jr., 54, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to Cheryl (Norris) and the late Leslie John Earp Sr. In addition to his father, Spud was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Betty (Combs) and Ralph Norris; paternal grandparents, Clara Ruth and Howard W. Earp; along with his son-in-law, James Pipkin.

Spud was a Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic until his health forced him into retirement.

In addition to his mother, Spud is survived by children, Jessica Pipkin, Leslie E. Earp, John Lee Earp, Jeremy Earp, Carl Millin, Morgan Earp and Micheal Coone; grandchildren, J.J. Pipkin, Lillian Pipkin, Elizabeth Miller, Matthew Miller and Alexander Miller; sisters, Kimberly Willis Earp and Beckie Bennett.

The Earp family will honor Spud’s life with a Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 2:00 PM at Jonesborough Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Thompson officiating.