John Taggart Friar

John Taggart Friar, age 55, of Harrogate, Tennessee, passed away in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following a long-term illness.

Born June 14, 1971, in McClellan, Alabama, John was an “Army Brat” who had lived in Alabama, Germany, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Hawaii and Louisiana by the age of sixteen. He finally settled in Harrogate, where he had resided for the last thirty-nine years. John was a gentle soul who enjoyed the simple things of life. He could usually be found every morning having coffee with his good friends, Floyd and Tommy North, at their Auction House in Middlesboro, Kentucky. John was a thirty-year member of the Gibson Station Primitive Baptist Church, in Ewing, Virginia and loved his church family very much. John will surely be missed by his loving family, church family and friends.

Preceding him in death is his mother, Albany Silcox- Friar; and beloved dog, Molly.

Survivors include his father, Johney (Patty) Friar; sister, Shannon (Charles) Haley; special nephew, Steven (Brooke) Farra; special niece, Kendra Haley; and a host of many other special family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at Southern Cemetery, in the Gibson Station Community of Ewing, Virginia, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2PM, with Rev. Jason Muncy officiating. All of those wishing to attend is asked to meet at the cemetery.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for all the care provided.

Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel, of Harrogate, Tennessee, is honored to serve the family and friends of John Taggart Friar.