Lynn Montgomery

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ELIZABETHTON - Lynn Montgomery, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Lynn was born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee to the late George “Champ” Montgomery and Anna Mae Heaton Montgomery. In addition to his parents, Lynn was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Montgomery and an infant brother, James Roscoe Montgomery.

Lynn was a retiree of Kennametal Industries where he worked as a mechanic. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam Era. Lynn was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church and enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, farming and using his tractor, but spending time with his family was the most important part of his life.

Those left to remember and cherish Lynn’s memory include his wife of 54 years, Betty (Jenkins) Montgomery of the home; his son, Jeff (Margaret) Montgomery of Johnson City; his daughter, Tina (David) Whitehead of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Whitney (Logan) Buckles and Josh Hyatt; one great grandson, Luke Buckles; one sister, Marie Moody of Blowing Rock, NC; a sister-in-law, Jean Montgomery of Elizabethton and a special sister-in-law, Nell Jenkins also of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A time for friends to sign the guest register book and pay their respects will be conducted from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2023 and from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate Lynn’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section) with Reverend Mark Fowler officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Montgomery, David Whitehead, Logan Buckles, David Harrison, Shannon Burchett, Scott Montgomery and Andy Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Holdren, Larry Vaughn, Doc Isaacs, Don Williams and Roger Pack.

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martha Viola Harmon on 22 Apr 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of William Roby Harmon and Julia Ann Harmon) was born on 5 Jan 1900 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Nov 1988 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Ina J. Hicks on 7 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ina was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, November 4, 1935
MRS. INA HEATON
Mrs. Ina Heaton, 32, died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in the St. Elizabeth Hospital after a short illness.
Survivors are Mrs. Nancy Whitehead, mother of the deceased; a daughter, Mae Heaton, and a son, Allen E. Heaton; also two sisters, Mrs. Sara Dugger and Mrs. Manda Heaton, and five brothers, Ben, Nora[sic], Will, Laurence and Alvin Hicks.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home on Walnut Mountain, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. John Mathes officiating. Interment will be in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.
Active pallbearers for the deceased will be Lige Dugger, Ed Heaton, Lim Banner, Roy Banner, Roy Pierce and Dewey Dugger.
Those in charge of the flowers will be Mrs. Eddie Banner, Mrs. Orphie Pierce, Mrs. Ida Heaton, Mrs. Etta Marlowe, Miss Lula Marlowe, and Mrs. Tessie Haynes.

James married Matilda J. "Tildy" Whitehead on 18 Feb 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of William Whitehead and Margaret J. Miller) was born on 10 Jan 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Julia Ann Harmon about 1898. Julia (daughter of Ephraim Council Harmon and Camilla Trivette) was born on 1 Apr 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Oct 1944 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton, Star," Sunday, January 11, 1948
GRANVILLE HEATON
Granville Heaton, 87, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Montgomery, Route 1, Elizabethton, Friday at 8:30 p.m. after a short illness.
Mr. Montgomery[sic] was a member of the Miller's Chapel Christian Church.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Montgomery; one son, Gaston Heaton, Route 2, Shell Creek, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian Church on Walnut Mountain with the Rev. John Mathis officiating. Burial will be made in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.

Granville married Martha Canada Hayes on 18 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of James Harrison Hayes and Elizabeth Estep) was born on 20 Aug 1862 in , Wilkes County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]