John Rodman Wanamaker, 83

He was born on July 23, 1923 in Grundy County, and was preceded in death by his parents Elzie and Ida Dunn Wanamaker; brothers, Foster, Woodrow, Malcolm, Nelson, Marvin, and Farris Wanamaker; and sisters, Dottie Coppinger, Ezell Coppinger, and Ruby Holt.

Mr. Wanamaker was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy, a retired timberman and nurseryman and a member of Pearls of Christ Church.

Survivors include 15 nieces, 14 nephews, several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.

Funeral service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. James Conn, Anthony Wanamaker and William Wanamaker will officiate. Interment will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery. Military grave rites will be administered by American Legion Post 173 and the VFW Post 5064. The Wanamaker family will receive friends Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and again on Sunday from 8 a.m. until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Living Memorial Bible Plan or to the Pearls of Christ Church. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.