Thomas Irick

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Thomas Irick, age 40, of 127 Dan Cole Road, Elizabethton, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on 19-E Roan Mountain. He was a native of Eugene, Oregon, but has lived in Elizabethton since 1969. Mr. Irick was the son of Merle Church Irick, Elizabethton, and the late Jack Irick. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Irick was a Brick and Stone Mason. Survivors in addition to his mother include: his wife, Nadine Fitch Irick, of the home; son, Josh Irick, Elizabethton; step-son, Jason Hobbs, Elizabethton; step- daughter, Jennifer Hobbs, Johnson City; four grandchildren; 2 Brothers, Jeff Irick, Knoxville, TN and Larry Irick, Virginia; Sister, Lynn Shryock, Elizabethton; Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 423/542-2232 Visit our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com The Memorial service for Thomas Irick, , of 127 Dan Cole Road, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, May 3, 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on 19-E, Roan Mountain, will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, with Rev. Dennis Church and Rev. Gary Bowman officiating.

Jack married Merle Millicent Church about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Merle (daughter of Norman Ray Church and Louise A. Miller) was born on 19 May 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Merle Church Irick, 82, of Elizabethton, Tenn., took the hand of her precious Lord to join her loved ones before her on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Merle was born in Carter County, Tenn., on May 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Norman and Louise Miller Church. In addition to her parents, Merle was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Irick; a son, Thomas Irick; three brothers, Rev. Dennis Church, Owen Church and Leslie Church; and one sister, Judy Church Parlier.
Merle retired as a truck driver and was a faithful member of Elk Mills Christian Church. She dedicated her entire life to God and her family and was a former youth leader for her church. In her later years, Merle taught the teenage class at Elk Mills Christian Church and worked tirelessly with the Helping Hands Organization.
Those left to continue Merle’s legacy and cherish her memory include two sons, Jeffrey Irick and wife Heidi of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Larry Irick and wife Dawn of Tazewell, Va.; one daughter, Lynn Irick of Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Joshua, Amber, Justin and Brandon Irick, Jordan and David Whitehead; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Keith Church and wife Reba, and Tony Church and wife Debbie Hardin Church; one sister, Nancy Church Harmon and husband Darrell; a beloved sister-in-law, Nona Church; a bonus daughter, Neta Hurley; and a bonus son, Jerry Irick. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her beloved church family also survive.
A service to honor and celebrate Merle’s life will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 6, at Elk Mills Christian Church with her brothers, Mr. Tony Church and Mr. Keith Church, officiating. Music will be provided by Keith and Reba Church, Heidi Mollers Irick and Jordan Whitehead. The family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brandon Irick, Justin Irick, Josh Irick, David Whitehead, Jordan Whitehead, and a nephew, Jay Irick.

Thomas married Etta J. Oakes on 14 May 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Etta (daughter of Julius Oakes and Tisha Holtsclaw) was born on 28 Dec 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Nov 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Louise A. Miller about 1933 in North Carolina, , , . Louise (daughter of John Henry Wilson Miller and Nancy Catherine Cable) was born on 3 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B. married Emma J. Birchfield on 22 Dec 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of Nancy J. (Birchfield)) was born in Jan 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1966 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julius married Tisha Holtsclaw about 1907. Tisha was born on 4 Jan 1881 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 9 Jan 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Alice Donna Evans before 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Alice was born on 12 Jul 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nancy Catherine Cable about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of John Jackson Cable and Sarah Emeline Hicks) was born on 29 Feb 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Miller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]