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- Hershiel Fleenor, 93, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, August 30, 2015, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Born December 7, 1921, in Andover, Virginia, to the late Alonzo & Myrtle Watts Fleenor. He had lived most of his life in Carter County.
Mr. Fleenor was an Army Veteran of World War II having served in the European & African Theaters and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a retired Welder & Machinist.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Robert Fleenor; and a grandson Michael Fleenor; and seven siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years: Irene Carden Fleenor; Two Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Gene & Gail Fleenor, Elizabethton, and Jerry & Patricia Fleenor, Kingsport; One Daughter & Son-In-Law: Linda & James Gresham, of Gray; Eight Grandchildren; Thirteen Great Grandchildren; and One Great Great Granddaughter. Several Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Maines and Rev. Gene Fleenor officiating.
Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2015, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Jennifer Woodby and Hannah Woodby. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, will be: Shane Fleenor, Sam Booher, Todd Weaver, James Gresham, Kelly Buckles, Josh Wilcox and Kent Harris. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.
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