John Florence 87 of Mt. Sterling passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He was born November 10, 1934 in Paris to Yancy and Mary Florence. He was a farmer and a member of the First Church of God. He is survived by a son John Wayne Florence, four daughters Martha Herrington, Judy Richmond, Annie Wells and Linda Robb. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Jane Fryman. Funeral services will be held 6 PM Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel in Clay City with Bro. Bill White officiating. Friends may visit Thursday from 4 PM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.