04/11/2026
John Samuel Clutts was born May 29th, 1972, to Melvin Earl and Nancy Clutts and a lifelong resident of Hazard KY passed away on April 10, 2026. John had a genuine love for his family…. Gavin, Bradyn, Waylon, Brandy, Colin, and Connor, Melvin and Nancy….John was the vice president of Clutts Auto Sales where he spent 30 years working side by side with his father, business partner, and best friend Melvin Clutts. A successful businessman who spent his life growing his business, giving back to his community, and spending time at his favorite place… on the golf course with his sons. John was diagnosed in July 24th, 2024 with ALS and was very motivational to others with his strength and perseverance while battling such a disease. He lived life to the fullest and often commented how he had been so blessed to have a wonderful life. He has had an impact on several others lives as he often shared his faith in God and his desire to join other friends and family in his eternal heavenly home. In one recent comment John said “I’m trusting in God, and I’m ready” John was also known for his big heart, concern for others and always willing to pass out those big hugs. A trait that his sons have certainly acquired as well. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help, listen and encourage anyone he came in contact with.
He loved his wife Brandy with all his heart……..Brandy stood by his side constantly through this fight with ALS/ She educated herself with ALS treatment and is directly responsible for surviving as long as he did. No one could have been more loving caring and dedicated to helping John fight the fight than Brandy.
He is preceded in death by OneBrother: Melvin Douglas Clutts and First Wife: Kristin Clutts.
He leaves surviving Parents: Melvin and Nancy Clutts; Wife: Brandy Lewis; Three Sons: Gavin Clutts, Bradyn Clutts & Waylon Clutts; Two Step Sons: Connor Lewis & Colin Lewis; Niece: Faith Clutts; Mother-In-Law: Edna Collins; Former Father & Mother-In-Law: Archie & Deborah Everage; Aunt: Sylvia Lynn Napier; Special Cousin: Tracy Watts (Gerald); Special Brother: Joseph Warren and A Host of Family & Friends
Arrangements are being handled by Maggard's Mtn. View Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, April 13, 2026. Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church of Hazard at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Pastor Tim Reynolds officiating. Interment will be at Campbell Cemetery, Busy, KY
In honor of John please feel free to wear golf attire to the visitation.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bluegrass Care Navigators
Pallbearers will include Bart Hardy, Jimbo Shoptaw, Paul Fleming, Dwight Wooton, Dew Gorman, Patrick Pennington, Max Mitchell, Kyle Jackson, Joe Warren & Trigg Mitchell