John Martin Buckholtz, age 72, of Rockwood, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1951, in Illinois. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War, as well as a campaign in Cambodia. He worked as a truck driver for many years before he retired and lived in Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents: William F Buckholtz & Grace Scambiaetterra Buckholtz; and his first wife: Elaine Buckholtz.

He is survived by his children: Brandi Buckholtz, Kelly Buckholtz, and Jeff Buckholtz; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings: Gloria Buckholtz, Bill Buckholtz, Dwayne Buckholtz, Donna Prene, and Jerry Buckholtz; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Cremation arrangements have been made and an interment will be held at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville in April. A date will be announced when arrangements are finalized.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.