John Lee Pelfrey
April 23, 1964 - June 14, 2020
John Lee Pelfrey, age 56, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on April 23, 1964 in Richmond, IN, the son of the late Charles Lenard Pelfrey and Avis Marie Croften Vanvalkenburg. John was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Clark. John moved to Dayton in 2014 and previously lived in Battle Creek, MI. He was a diesel mechanic and an ordained minister. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed biking, hiking and fishing. John attended Wellspring Church in Chattanooga, TN. He is survived by his daughters, Katrina (Richard) Rutan of Chattanooga, TN and Regina (Shawn) Johnson of Battle Creek, MI; his son, Preston (Laurie) Pelfrey of Belgium; four sisters, Charlene Bassler and Roberta Pelfrey both of Battle Creek, MI, Tina Farrow of Cleveland, TN and Stephanie Gonzalez of Spring City, TN; two brothers, Charles Steven Pelfrey of Battle Creek, MI and Shawn Pelfrey of Spring City, TN; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Please share your memories of John on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date. The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home.
John Lee Pelfrey, age 56, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on April 23, 1964 in Richmond, IN, the son of the late Charles Lenard Pelfrey and Avis Marie Croften Vanvalkenburg.... View Obituary & Service Information