Obituary of John Norman Driver

John Norman Driver, age 60, passed away on July 8, 2022, at Mission Hospital following an extended illness. He is survived by his Wife, Linda Driver. Children; Charaya “Shay”, Josh and Silas. Sisters; Alice Driver of Marshall, NC, Lucille Blackfox and Carolyn Tooni (Larch), both of Cherokee, NC. Special Aunt, Elnora Thompson. Special Brother, Sam Thompson. 10 Nephews, 7 Nieces, several great nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law, Dudley Lequire. Sisters-in-law, Angie Brady and Andrea Lequire. Special Sons, Chayton Hernandez and Damian Blanton. Aunt, Nan Brown of Robbinsville. Mother-in-law, Susie Lequire of Cherokee. Special Daughter, Anna Mintz. Special Friends, Ben Swayney, Faye Catolster and Edna Bradley also survive. John is preceded in death by his Parents, Rev. John G. Driver and Nellie Ann Thompson-Driver. Infant Daughter, Angel. Brothers, Roy Driver Sr. and Joe Driver. Sister, Jeanette Driver-Jumper. 1 Brother-in-law, 2 Nieces and 2 Nephews. John loved serving the Lord, being outdoors and he loved watching sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. John also liked to ride around and look at the wildlife but, most of all, he loved his Family. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Yellowhill Baptist Church beginning at 6:00pm. John will remain at the church until the hour of service on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, beginning at 2:00pm, with Forman Bradley and Matthew Tooni officiating. Burial will be in the Driver Family Cemetery; Pallbearers will be among Family and Friends. Long House Funeral Home assisted the Family with final arrangements