John Paul Smallridge

John Paul Smallridge, 64, of Northport, AL, (previously of Buckhannon, WV) passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL.

He was born in Buckhannon on June 12, 1958, a son of the late Warick Stanley Smallridge and Lena Lucille Sayre Smallridge.

Forever cherishing their memories of John are two daughters: Brandy Epperley and Stacy Jones; one granddaughter, Celena Epperley; one sister, Terry Luikart and husband, David; one nephew, Shane Boggess and wife, Clarissa; and one niece, Thresa Kesling.

A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

We, at Clutter Funeral and Cremation located at 21 Elnora Circle in Buckhannon, are honored and privileged to serve the family of John Paul Smallridge. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com.

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