Edward Lee Vanover

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Edward Lee Vanover, age 85, of Johnson City, TN made his journey home on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his residence.

Edward was born in Elizabethton, TN to the late William Staton Vanover and Hildred Turner Hubbard.

Edward was the business owner of Vanover Roofing Inc for over 40 years. He was a loving and caring man with many leadership attributes. Edward was very hardworking and would take the hard right over easy wrong in all that he did. Edward loved his home and his family. He was a mischievous jokester and had a wonderful sense of humor. Edward loved to work outdoors, maintain his property and enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He was an avid music lover who loved to sing around his house. Some of his favorite artists included Elvis, Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison. In his earlier days Edward enjoyed racing dirt track and riding his motorcycle. Even in his older days he loved to ride around and see the sights.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizabeth Ann Turner, who raised him as a son, and William Turner; a son, Eddie Ray Vanover; sister, Margaret Geraldine Vanover; grandchildren, Sunny Conforti and Phillip Conforti. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 65 plus years, Bessie Vanover; children, Debra Heatherly, Theresa Vanover, Sue Bradbury, David Vanover, Donna Stout Vanover, Larry Vanover, Lisha Vanover, Michael Tanner and wife Lauren Tanner; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren along with special friend, Annette Gibson; a special grandson, Nikolas Vanover and special granddaughter, Samantha Shomaker.
There will be an open visitation at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 between the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for those who would like to sign the guest book and pay their respects (the family will not be present).

The graveside service and entombment will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. following the visitation on Tuesday in the Mausoleum of Faith, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Mack Presnell officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Vanover, Larry Vanover, Michael Tanner, Nickolas Vanover, Marcus Shomaker, Brandon Vanover and Theresa Vanover. Honorary pallbearer will be Christopher Shomaker.

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Debra Vanover was born about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
2. Eddie Ray Vanover was born on 26 Dec 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Julia Ann Beberly on 27 Oct 1884 in Dickenson County, , , Virginia. Julia was born on 11 Aug 1868 in Wise County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Sunday, October 17, 1937
W. B. TURNER
Funeral services for W. B. Turner, age 45, who died Saturday in the St. Elizabeth hospital following a short illness, will be conducted from the Freewill Baptist Church, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. J. C. Howington in charge, assisted by Rev. Cole. Interment will be in the family cemetery.
He is survived by the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Hildred Vanover, Francis and Sylvia Turner; two sons, Marvin and Robin; his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Sam Turner; one sister, Mrs. Joe Bowers; three brothers, Noah, Jack and Howard; and two grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Mack Hodge, Bob Hilton, B. B. Winters, Walter Carrico, Cameron Smith and David Peeks.

William married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Campbell about 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Friday, January 14, 1938
SAMUEL TURNER
Last rites for Samuel L. Turner, age 61, who died at his home, 615 Pine street, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock following a brief illness, were held this afternoon from the Freewill Baptist church at 2:30 with the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery on Siam road.
Mr. Turner had been special merchant policeman for the past few years, and was familiarly known as "Poss." He was a native of Carter county.
Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Bowers; three sons, Noah, Jack and Howard; three sisters, Mrs. Dave Crumley, Mrs. Will Estep, Mrs. John Deloach; one brother, John Turner; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Roby Mast, Hacker Carriger, Maples Carriger, Gus Crumley, Sam Fair, B. A. Lipford.

Samuel married Rita V. "Dora" Bowling about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rita was born in Jul 1876 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 12 Oct 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, October 14, 1940
MRS. S. L. TURNER
Funeral services for Mrs. S. L. Turner, age 60, who died at her home on Pine street Saturday evening, will be held from the Freewill Baptist Church this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. Clarence Howington, assisted by Rev. Mack Hodges will officiate. Burial will be made in the Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers: B. A. Lipford, W. B. Edens, Bob Ball, O. C. Crow, Hampton Hyder, and Hacker Carriger.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Joe Bowers, three sons, Noah, Jack, and Howard Turner; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Goodwin, and Mrs. Bill Bowers; also 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.