Harley C. Carrier

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Harley Carrier met his Lord and Savior (his "sweet Jesus") May 24, 2018 at Holston Valley Hospital after a short illness.

Harley was born on November 8, 1937 to Harley Sr. and Stella Carrier.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernice Carrier, sons: Jeff Carrier, Mark Carrier (Sarah), Tim Carrier (Carolyn), Chris Carrier (Donna); Grandchildren: Courtney Massey (James), Ethan Carrier, Ivy Carrier, Jacob Carrier, Clayton Carrier (Kayla), Laura Carrier, Cole Carrier; Step-grandchildren: Allister Hawkins (Danielle), Cliff Hawkins, Evan Allie (Adam); he was also looking forward to the arrival of his first Great-grandchild in October, Mother-in-law, Annie Haga (his sweetheart), Sisters: Doris Sutton, Elouise Jefferson (Henry); Brother, William "Pete" Carrier (Sharon), Sisters-in-law: Mary Melvin, Martha Feathers, Several nieces and nephews.

Harley started working at a young age, beginning at age 9 with a paper route with the Bristol Herald Courier that continued for 10 years. He retired from the Sullivan County School Department after 28 years. He continued to work for them another 4 years on various projects, for a total of 32 years of service. Harley was a current member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church. He was a former Deacon and Sunday school teacher at Bluff City Baptist Church. His hobbies included antiquing and taking road trips. Harley loved working with his hands and volunteering his time to help others.

We would like to express our appreciation to the nurses, doctors, and staff in the ICU at Holston Valley Hospital for their compassionate care. Also, Dr. Bruce Vincent for his help during this time.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 26, 2018 until a Celebration of Harley's Life at 7:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Sunday at New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Piney Flats. Pallbearers are grandsons, nephews and James Massey. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Piney Flats First Baptist Church. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery on Sunday by 2:50 pm.

Harley married Stella Doris Dempsey on 25 Jun 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Stella (daughter of Charlie C. Dempsey and Bessie Elizabeth Massengill) was born on 19 Feb 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Sep 1982 in Richmond County, , , Georgia; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mittie Ryden on 21 Sep 1893 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Mittie was born on 10 Sep 1876 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Sep 1942 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlie married Bessie Elizabeth Massengill about 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Bessie (daughter of James Henry Massengill and Dora N. McCrary) was born on 25 Jan 1881 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Mar 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delaney married Amanda J. Denton about 1865 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born about 1832 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susan E. Shell about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Andrew Shell and Emaline Gourley) was born on 10 Sep 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Feb 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dempsey Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Dora N. McCrary about 1879 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Dora (daughter of James Ballard "J. B." McCrary and Sarah Sevella Barr) was born in Dec 1863 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]