George Washington Kite

George married Violet M. Matheson about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Violet (daughter of George Matheson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Brown) was born about 1835 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Jane L. Rainbolt. Mary (daughter of John H. Rainbolt and Matilda Venable) was born in Jan 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married James Calvin Morley about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of William Alexander Morley and Elizabeth J. Blevins) was born on 5 Jan 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiram married Sarah Etta McQueen about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Alfred Shelton McQueen and Rebecca A. Smith) was born in Jan 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Sep 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiram married Roberta Ellen Trivett about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roberta (daughter of John Thomas Trivette and Eliza Lavinia "Lizzie" Pierce) was born on 8 Aug 1887 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estella married William Gatha Smithpeter on 9 Feb 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Dr. David Smithpeter and Sarah E. Young) was born about 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Thomas G. Smithpeter about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Dr. David Smithpeter and Sarah E. Young) was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Bertie White about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertie was born about 1883 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Catherine "Cassie" Lowe about 1913 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Catherine (daughter of Albert M. Lowe and Arte L. Robinson) was born in 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married John Thomas Proffitt on 12 Dec 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John Harrison Proffitt and Margaret Luthena Stout) was born about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Oct 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Lawson Woodby "Loss" Lowe on 27 Apr 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lawson (son of Albert M. Lowe and Arte L. Robinson) was born in 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 1949 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret E. "Minnie" Maggie" Stalcup about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of William A. Stalcup and Delilah Carolyn "Callie" Stout) was born in Jun 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Valentine Edgar "Tine" Lipford on 9 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Valentine (son of Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford and Mary Ellen Campbell) was born on 16 Nov 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Oct 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married William Arthur Shoun, Sr. about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Peter Hilton Shoun and Alzenia L. Reece) was born on 31 Jul 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Feb 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Maude L. Stout about 1928 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Maude (daughter of Alexander Stout and Sarah Lorette Shoun) was born on 1 Jun 1909 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 26 May 1999 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married George C. Campbell about 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eliza married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON – Mr. Ivan E. Morley, 90, 1266 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at his residence.

He was the son of the late W.B. and Cassie Lowe Morley and was born in Elizabethton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Vanetia Elliott Morley; and his second wife, Yvonne Garland Morley.

Mr. Morley was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. He was a member of Unaka Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. He was a former employee of Sears, Raytheon and Bonanza Steak House and was a lifetime farmer.

Mr. Morley is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, J.B. and Ava Nell Morley, Elizabethton, Dale and Beverly Morley, Johnson City; four grandsons, James Morley and his wife, Janet, Todd Morley and his wife, Regina, Terry Morley, all of Elizabethton; David Morley, Greeneville, TN; three great-granddaughters, Kristin Taylor and her husband, Jacob, South Carolina; Jamie Morley, Elizabethton; Kasey Morley, Bristol; three great-grandsons, Tristan Morley, Jacob Morley and Ivan Morley, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Morley will be conducted on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Walker Roberson and Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will under the direction of the Unaka Baptist Church Choir.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday prior to the service. Friends may also call at the homes of his sons, J.B. and Ava Nell, 1232 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, or Dale and Beverly, 131 VonCannon Drive, Johnson City.

Entombment will be conducted on Monday, March 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Mausoleum of Peace. Active pallbearers will be Joe Williams, James Morley, Terry Morley, Todd Morley, James Garland, Marvin Garland, Mike Peters and Vernon Hardin. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Nidiffer, Wendal Stout, Gary Arnold, Jimmy Eggers, Roy Salyor, Hazen Street, Les Grindstaff, Jack Buckles and his church family. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.

Ivan married Susan Vanetia Elliott about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of James Elkins Elliott and Mahalia Oliver) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivan married Yvonne Garland about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Yvonne (daughter of William Odell Garland and Ada Colbaugh) was born about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2007; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Clark A. Williams about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clark (son of Pleasant Melton "Pless" Williams and Callie P. Pierce) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Ada Elizabeth Proffitt Nave, 97, Elizabethton passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John & Laura Elizabeth Morley Proffitt. Ada was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a homemaker and former employee of Kyle's Korner and Nettie Lee. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: William Luther Nave, Grandson: Melvin Lee Nave, Granddaughters: Laura Carrier and Chrissy Hartman, two brothers: Hendrix and Harry Proffitt, five sisters: Margaret Williams, Wynona Williams, Ida Cordell, Violet Richardson and Gertrude Nave and a great grandson: Matthew Lee Hartman.

Left to cherish her memory includes her son and daughter-in-law: Melvin & Shirley Nave, Daughters & sons-in-law: Doris & Waymon Carrier and Diane & Roger Deal. Her Grandsons: Travis Carrier and wife Kim, Granddaughter: Carrie Seely & husband Steven. Great Grandchildren: B rittany Hartman, Kayla Carrier, Breanna Carrier and Emie Seely, and Chase Seely. Great Grandchildren: Ashton & Kye Bates. One Sister-In-Law: Ella Ruth Perry. Numerous nieces & nephews including two special nieces, Teresa Fagan and Linda Russell. A special neighbor: Virginia Depew.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rusty Verran officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Wilson officiating. Music will be by Teresa Fagan. Active Pallbearers will be: Jerry Fagan, Keith Williams, Travis Carrier, Steven Seely, Chase Seely and Ryan Shoun. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Eddie Shoun, Tim Street, Bill Broome, David Angel, Maynard Peters, her nephews and friends from East Side Baptist Church.

Ada married William Luther Nave about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William McKinley Nave and Laura Elizabeth Nidiffer) was born on 19 Dec 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married Harry Thurman Nave about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harry (son of Judson Nave and Maggie R. Hyder) was born on 10 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Charles Smith Lowe, age 84, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Lowe was a native of Washington County and son of the late Lawson & Mary Ena Morley Lowe. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lowe was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Pruitt Lowe, Reba Pangle, Inez Henry, Albert Lowe, Alberta Miller, Mary Sue Murray and Gale Lowe. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mr. Lowe was past Director of Washington County Farm Bureau and Washington County Co-op. He was a Dairyman and had worked for East Tennessee Select Sires and bred dairy cattle for 40 years. Charlie, as he was known to his friends, was an avid hunter, enjoying deer and quail hunting. His hobbies including raising cochin chickens and quail. Charlie loved the outdoors, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Roxana Sliger Lowe, Jonesborough; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick & Peggy Lowe, Johnson City, and Bob & Karen Lowe, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Jessica Leu (David), Matt Lowe (Lindy), Miranda Caldwell (Shane), Derrick Lowe, Sarah Banner (Dom), Shaun Whaley (Stephanie), Andi Whaley and Ashlee Whaley; great-grandchildren, Emmarae Bradley, Amaris Bradley, Lennox Banner, Luke Lowe, Maggie Lowe, Levi Leu, Delaney Leu and Eva Caldwell; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack & Betty Lowe, Johnson City, and Lawson W. Jr. & Ethel Lowe, Knoxville; special caregiver and friend, Joey Hankins. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Interment services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2013, at Onks Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matt Lowe, Derrick Lowe, Dom Banner, Shaun Whaley, David Leu, Shane Caldwell, Nick Hubler and Steven Dernovshek. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Lowe, Kenny Rawles, Lawton Saylor and Butch Carmichael.

Charles married Roxana "Roxie" Sliger on 15 Jun 1951 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Roxana (daughter of Enoch M. Sliger and Amanda F. Dunn) was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Haskiel married Beula Lee Lipford on 27 Dec 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Beula (daughter of Archibald 'Arch' Lipford and Lutitia 'Tisha' Sluder) was born on 3 Nov 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 2013 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George Shoun - BUTLER
George C. Shoun, 91, a well known owner-operator of Shoun Lumber Company, Butler, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2008, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

He was a native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late William Arthur Shoun Sr. and Grace Kyte Shoun. He was a 2nd generation operator of the Lumber Company that his father started in 1908.

He was a godly man with an overwhelming love for life and his family and a great respect for his fellow man. He was an avid business man with a great knowledge and wisdom of many aspects until the day he passed. He made a lasting impact on everyone he met adults and children alike.

He was a mentor, a father figure to many individuals and obtained an earned respect from all those who knew him. His life on earth was filled with love and greatness. The impact he made during his life and his memory will endure forever. His best loved hobbies were hunting and fishing.

Mr. Shoun was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three Brothers: Thelmer Shoun, Butler, John Shoun, Bunkie, La., and Arthur Shoun Jr., Butler; and three sisters: Mary Nutter, Christiansburg, Va., Edna Grissendanner, Prattville, Ala., and Nancy Langlands, Warren, Mi.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Irene Laws Shoun; A Daughter & Son-in-Law: Linda Shoun Grindstaff and Benny, Mountain City: A Son & Daughter-in-Law: Larry Shoun and Deana, Butler; Three Granddaughters: Jill Shoun Blevins and husband, Max Blevins Jr., Katie Shoun Harrell & Husband, John Harrell, and Kelly Shoun, all of Butler; Two Grandsons: Blake Grindstaff and wife, Jackie Sluder Grindstaff, John Burleson and wife, Amanda Greene Burleson, Butler; Four Great Grandsons: Travis Grindstaff and Dakota Grindstaff, both of Mountain City, Conor Burleson and Carson Burleson, Butler; One Great Granddaughter: Josie Cheyenne Grindstaff, Mountain City; Several Nieces & Nephews; His special Care Giver, Hortencia Beunfil and her family.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Alan Koch and Rev. Bruce Simcox officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be his family: Linda Shoun Grindstaff, Larry Shoun, Blake Grindstaff, Travis Grindstaff, Dakota Grindstaff, Benny Grindstaff, John Burleson, Jill Shoun Blevins, Katie Shoun Harrell and Kelly Shoun. Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of Shoun Lumber Company and His Church Family of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

To those who prefer memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Shoun to the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church or the Butler Volunteer Fire Department.

George married Irene Virginia Laws on 16 Jun 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Irene was born on 22 Apr 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Georgia Lewis on 27 Mar 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Georgia was born on 4 Feb 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 2006 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Loretta Cagle. Loretta (daughter of Living and Helen Lenorah Rasnick) was born on 22 Jan 1943 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Dec 2022 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earline married Robert R. Riggs on 20 Sep 1957 in St. Joseph County, , , Indiana. Robert was born on 8 Aug 1931 in St. Joseph County, , , Indiana; died on 8 Oct 2021 in St. Joseph County, , , Indiana; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, , St. Joseph County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nyoka “Nicky” Kyte Weaver, 63, Butler, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1958, in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. She was a daughter of the late Haskiel Reece & Beulah Lee Lipford Kyte. Nicky was a graduate of Johnson County High School. She was a retired employee of Northeast Correctional Complex. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. She loved to read.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years: Melvin Weaver; her Sister & Brother-in-Law: Barbara Kyte “B.K.” and Jim McCloud, Oxford, North Carolina; her Brother & Sister-In-Law: Gary & Barbara Kyte, Butler; her Nephew: Alan Todd and wife, Belinda Kyte; Several Cousins & Friends; her special friend: Barb Miller and her cat Jasper.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Butler Memorial Park with Rev. Bryan Cable officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Thursday will be: Gary Kyte, Cody Stout, Junior McQueen, Jack Pierce, Kelly Shoun, Bob Garland, Steve Matherly and Eddie Perry.

Nyoka married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Larry Dean Shoun, 69, Butler, departed from this earth to go to his forever home Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born July 16, 1949, in Mountain City, and resided in his beloved community of Butler, Tn his entire life. Larry was a graduate of Hampton High School in 1967 where he had a successful football career that earned him a scholarship at Less-McRae College in Banner Elk. His football career continued there for a freshman year. He then attended the National Hardwood Lumber Association Certified Lumber Grader Program. He was a rock, both physically and spiritually. He never faltered in his beliefs or his work ethic. He strived every day to make everything and everyone he touched better than he found it. He always wanted what was best and never failed to do what was right. He was a lover of fellowship with all people and animals, he loved football, good food, giving lectures and traveling with his wife and dear friends Eddie and Pat Clawson. He was the 3rd generation owner and operator of Shoun Lumber which was his life's passion outside of his family. He loved to work at the mill and everything it entailed. Some of his favorite hobbies included hauling and delivering firewood and mulch to customers and delivering hams at Christmas time to friends, neighbors and customers. He would often disappear for hours "playing" on his loader moving his dirt and mulch. He was a member of the Butler Ruritan Club where he had served as President. Larry loved his communities of Johnson & Carter County; he supported local schools in their sports program and supported several organizations. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father George C. Shoun who died August 22, 2008.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years: Deana Grindstaff Shoun. His Children: John Burleson & wife Amanda, Butler, Jill Shoun Hughes & husband Bryan, Johnson City, Katie Shoun Harrell & husband John, Butler and Kelly Shoun, Butler. Five Grandchildren: Conor Burleson, Carson Burleson, Chamis Harrell, Landry Hughes and Laynee Hughes. His Mother: Irene Laws Shoun, Butler. His Sister: Linda Shoun Grindstaff & husband Benny, Mountain City. Several nieces & nephews. His adopted family Rico & Hortencia Buenfil, His brother-in-law: Jerry Grindstaff. Bill Shoun, who was like a brother to him. His dogs: Booger & Chewy.

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Larry Dean Shoun will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Kennedy and Rev. Terry Richardson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Wood and Rev. Gary Roe officiating. Music will be provided by Christy Malone. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday will be: John Harrell, Bryan Hughes, John Burleson, Tony Deloach, Tom Kyte, Tim Laws, Rico Buenfil, Bill Shoun, Jason Clawson and Eddie Clawson.

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JOHNSON CITY - Carolyn Shoun Hampton, 71, Johnson City, slipped away into Heaven on March 11, 2021 after many years of illnesses. She was born in Elizabethton, TN and was the daughter of the late Arthur “Sonny” Shoun and Georgia Lewis Shoun. She was a former member of Butler Baptist Church and Antioch Baptist Church, Johnson City. She attended Fountain of Life Bible Church, Johnson City when her health permitted. She was a member of the following organizations: Charter Member Rolling Thunder Chapter 4 Elizabethton, TN; Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2108 Auxiliary, Johnson City; Member Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent 5 Auxiliary, Smyrna, TN; Member of Butler Chapter # 218 Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by her Husband of 44 Years, THP Lt. (Ret.) Bill Hampton, Brother , Bill (Yvonne) Shoun, Hampton, TN, Niece, Stephanie Shoun (Chris) Grindstaff, Elizabethton and Nephew, William (Chessie) Shoun, Elizabethton, She is also survived by several Great Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Wood, officiating. The family will receive friends from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to the service. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mountain Home National Cemetery (New Section); everyone is to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Active Pallbearers are: Larry Reece, Gary Reece, Donnie Danner, Chris Grindstaff, William Shoun, Zachary Young, 2 Members from Rolling Thunder Chapter 4 TN. Honorary Pallbearers are Member of Rolling Thunder Chapter 4 TN. A Memorial Service will be conducted by Butler Chapter #218 Order of Eastern Star prior to the service.

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]