Richard Lee St. John

Richard Lee St. John, 78, of Statesville, passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness.

Richard was born March 28, 1941 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Stoy Lee St. John and Irene Eades St. John. He attended Statesville High School and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. He was retired from South Screw Company and later worked as a self-employed Dry Wall Finisher. He loved to fish, car shows, playing with his great grandchildren and his dog.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Tomlin St. John; one daughter, Lisa St. John Hockenberry (David) of Stony Point; two grandchildren, Dara Lynn St. John (James), Drew Elizabeth Hockenberry; two great grandchildren, Jensyn Madison Munday, James Matthew Munday; one sister, Linda S. Dunn (Bob) of Columbia, SC; previous wife, Peggy B. Taylor (Mike); his beloved dog, “Bo” and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna St. John Perry; one brother, Jerry St. John and sister-in-law, Brenda St. John.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, January, 23, 2020 at Troutman Funeral Home with Rev. Darren Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family of Richard St. John.