John E. Eiland, 65, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 28, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1956, to the late Edwin Eiland and Shirley Ames.
John served 24 years in the US Army before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and he was reactivated into the Army at the age of 64 in 2020 to help with the COVID-19 outbreak. John spent his career in medicine, always striving to make sure that “the right thing for the patient every time” was accomplished. He had a love for music that was always present and felt “where words fail, music speaks.” John was also an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Clarksville, TN.
John is survived by his wife Lesli (Smit) Eiland and his daughter Katherine Hamlet (Jonathan).
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Michael Benjamin Eiland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SAFE at www.soldiersandfamiliesembraced.org
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com