John David Pihl

John David Pihl, age 79, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1942, in Manistee, Michigan, to the late Weikko Alvar Pihl and Mary (Jouppi) Pihl. He is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his four biological children, Janet June (Oakley) Pihl. Sister, Helen Mae (Pihl) Oakley.

John is survived by daughter, Corinna Trieste (Quentin) Yerbich, daughter, Abby Janette (Sean) Harkins, daughter, Wendy Jill (Rob) Morris; son, Gordon John (Virginia) Pihl, son, Scott Brian (Lisa) Bilski; former spouse, Catherine Ann (Slater) Pihl; grandchildren, Casey Smith (David) McCraven, Kameron Marie Purvis, Keslynn Leigh Pihl, Shelby Rene’ (Ryan) Nevens, Carly Marie Hill, Gordon John Pihl II, Zachary Scott Bilski; brother, Wayne Andrew (Roseann) Pihl; sister, Janet Elaine (Alan) Madsen; five great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

John loved Jesus Christ with all his heart and was recently baptized in October of 2021. He was very excited about his baptism and wanted to make sure everyone knew how important it was to him. During his last days, he made it a point to tell one of his family members very excitedly over the phone “I love Jesus Christ!! And I was baptized!!”

Those who knew John can testify to the fact that he wore a constant smile, which paired well with his witty personality. He rarely missed the opportunity to crack a good joke. John loved to laugh and had the natural ability to deliver the perfect punch line when telling one of his many favorite stories.

Some of John’s hobbies included fishing, billiards, bicycle riding, and listening to music. He taught himself to play many instruments by ear, including the piano, guitar, coronet, and harmonica. One of his greatest joys in life was playing music while his children sang and played along.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at four o’clock in the afternoon, following a three o’clock visitation, on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at New Vision Baptist Church, 1750 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129. All are welcome!

In lieu of flowers or monetary gifts, the family is asking that donations be made to Alive Hospice of Nashville. Alive Hospice was instrumental in offering the family equipment, medication and support staff needed to assist them in providing quality home care during John’s transition.

Alive Hospice of Nashville

1718 Patterson Street

Nashville, TN 37203

Online donations to Alive Hospice can be made at https://www.alivehospice.org/get-involved/give/.

Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnfh.com.