Gideon Lewis

Gideon married Eveline Oliver about 1866. Eveline (daughter of George R. Oliver and Nancy Peters) was born in Aug 1847 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ida Byers on 22 Sep 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida was born on 11 Sep 1882 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 Jan 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, July 3, 1944
ANDY JACKSON LEWIS
Andy Jackson Lewis, 73 years old, passed away at his home on route 2, Saturday night after a year's illness. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Hunter Methodist Church and had lived in this vicinity all his life.
Surviving him is his wife, Maggie; seven daughters, Mrs. Lola Grindstaff of route 2, Mrs. Eva Blevins of route 2, Minnie Toth of route 3, Miss Dora Lewis of route 2, Mrs. Mildred Tolley of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Dock Nave of route 2; two sons, Wilburn Lewis of Appalachia, Va., John Lewis of Elizabethton; one brother, Isaac Lewis of Kings Springs; stepson, Technical Sgt. Albert S. Williams, Camp Chaffe, Ark.; three sisters; Mrs. Molly Lewis, Mrs. Nancy Ann Bowers, Mrs. Mattie Bowers, all of route 2; 36 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Hunter Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Harry Leonard and Rev. Loyd Greer officiating. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Blevins, Junior Toth, Tom Nave, John Nave, and Roy Peters. Tetrick Funeral Home in charge.
[NJSB Note: seven daughters were mentioned in the obituary; however only six were named]

Andrew married Armitha Amanda Wilson about 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Armitha (daughter of George Washington Wilson and Mary Minton) was born on 30 Jan 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Crow about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Tennessee Jackson "Tinnie" Crow and Hester Emmaline Bowers) was born on 8 Dec 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 May 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Francis Marion Bowers on 20 May 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Francis (son of William A. Bowers and Mary (Bowers)) was born on 27 Jul 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Daniel Bowers on 16 Oct 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of William A. Bowers and Mary (Bowers)) was born on 24 Jul 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Eugene G. Williams on 16 Jun 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eugene (son of William Alfred Williams and Josephine "Josie" Bowers) was born on 31 Aug 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Mar 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Dock David Nave on 26 Feb 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dock (son of Joel Grant Nave and Mary Lazina "Mollie" Toney) was born on 20 Nov 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Everett married Mary Ellen Grindstaff on 7 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Zebedia D. Grindstaff and Sophronia Walsh) was born on 2 Apr 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Monroe married Ada A. Robeson on 27 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ada was born on 29 Jul 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emerald married Mary Elizabeth Williams on 14 Apr 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced about 1945. Mary (daughter of James Cameron Williams and Irena L. Fletcher) was born on 9 Oct 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 1977 in Tarrant County, , , Texas; was buried in Camp Ground Cemetery, , Kaufman County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emerald married Mollie Campbell on 22 Jan 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mollie (daughter of Dayton Charles Campbell and Clara Elizabeth "Bessie" Grindstaff) was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eston married Una Armittie Beatrice Richardson about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Una (daughter of William Thomas Richardson and May Belle Baker) was born on 8 Mar 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 1988 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Worley married Victoria L. Wilson on 10 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Victoria was born about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Radar married Clayton Dewey Gentry on 4 Jul 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clayton (son of Ferdinand C. Gentry and Louisa (Gentry)) was born on 19 May 1898 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1980 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married Nancy Anne Nidiffer about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 25 Jun 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Elizabeth Williams about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of George Williams and Laura Oliver) was born on 28 Aug 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of the late Daniel and Mattie Lewis Bowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Presley, in 1969, a son, Charles Leroy Presley, and a grandson, Robert Stout.

Mrs. Presley was of the Baptist faith and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation.

Funeral services for Lena B. Presley, 85, were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2002 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home.

Graveside services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2002 at Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Lena married Charles W. Presley about 1935 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Charles was born about 1914 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee; died about 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Wilma A. Snyder, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2019 from the Waters of Johnson City.

Ms. Snyder was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Eugene and Laura Lewis Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Williams and Billy Williams; and four sisters, Anna Lee Stout, Pauline Proffitt, Stella Campbell and Beulah Williams.

Ms. Snyder had worked as a certified nursing assistant and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cross stitching and doing art.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Kay Meade and husband Mike, of Johnson City, Carol Shull, of Johnson City and Rod Snyder and wife Mary Ann, of Piney Flats; her grandchildren, Matt Marshall, Brooke Armistead (Ben Spearman), and Brent Shull; and her great grandchildren, Campbell Marshall and Haydn Spearman.

A private service will be conducted at the Mausoleum of Hope at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

The family would like to especially thank Amedysis Hospice and the caregivers at the Waters of Johnson City for the loving care shown to Ms. Snyder during her illness.

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Dorothy L. Buckles, age 74, of 905 Lake Drive, Johnson City, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Buckles was a native of Carter County, and was the daughter of the late Dock Nave and Alice Lewis Nave. Mrs. Buckles was a member of the Hunter First Baptist Church in Elizabethton.
She had worked as a beautician and was a retired employee of T.P.I.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou McAlister and a brother, Jerry Wayne Nave.

Dorothy married J. N. Buckles about 1946 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . J. (son of Alfred F. Buckles and Abbagail Nave) was born about 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Ellen Grindstaff Bowers. Mrs. Clemons was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Clemons, in 2002; one great grandchild, Jesse Williams; one brother and three sisters.
She was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church and was a housewife.
The funeral service was conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace.
The graveside service and burial were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Okie married Elbert Joseph Clemons about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Joseph Clemons and Catherine Crow) was born on 29 May 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ira Luther Bowers, 86, Danner Road, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at his residence.
Mr. Bowers was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Monroe and Ada Robinson Bowers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eula Novella Crumley Bowers, in 1983, and four grandchildren, Linda Buckles Brown, Ricky Buckles, Shirley Bowers and Barbara Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was retired from the Cafeteria Department of North American Rayon Corporation. He was the Oldest Member of Hunter Memorial Baptist Church.

BOWERS -- Funeral services for Ira Luther Bowers, 86, Danner Road, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Wright and
the Rev. James Hawk officiating. Music will be provided by the Hunter Memorial Baptist Church Choir, Patsy Childress, soloist, and Dean Palmer, soloist. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Buckles Cemetery.

Ira married Eula Novella Crumley about 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eula (daughter of Earl H. Crumley and Emma Myers) was born on 4 Apr 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Sep 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Selma Bowers Conley passed away in Christ on Friday, May 5, 2017. Service: A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasant Ridge in Arlington, Texas. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Gayle Tucker Building Fund, Arlington SDA Church by calling 817-483-4837.. Selma was born and lived in Elizabethton, Tenn., for 16 years. She moved to Dallas, Texas, married Louis H. Evans in 1948. Together, they had six children. She married Howard S. Conley in 1979. Selma was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, Nana, Grand-Nana, and good friend to countless people. She was a charter member of the Arlington SDA Church, helping to build the congregation from a 35-member church to one that is now over 2,300 members strong. After faithfully serving as the church secretary/treasurer for over 20 years, she retired in order to enjoy family and friends. She resided in Keene, Texas, the last two years of her life, where she was loved and cared for by many wonderful staff members of Chisholm Trail Estates. Selma was preceded in death by mother, Mary Elizabeth Williams; father, Emeril Bowers; brother, Eric Bowers; husband, Howard Conley; and grandson, Jonathan W Evans Jr. Survivors: She is survived by siblings: Joyce Bowers, James Bowers, Keith Bowers and Sandra Bowers Cederborg, She leaves behind her children: David H. Evans and wife, Jill, Donald L. Evans, Diane Trujillo and husband, Rudy, Mark A. Evans, Paul S. Evans and wife, Cindy, Jonathan W. Evans Sr. and wife, Terri. She was "Nana" to Rudy Jr., Melissa, Michael, Jonathan Jr., Na'Cole, James, Christopher, Chelsey, Justin, Brian, Josh, Alexis, and Emily, and their spouses. She was "Grand-Nana" to Lorelei, Blakely, Nathan, David, Makana, Eiligh, Duncan, Kane, Joe, Ryker, and Anela to arrive in July. She loved her many nieces and nephews as well.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Larry W. Bowers, 73, of Kodak, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born September 21, 1943, in Elizabethton, Tenn.
Larry was very active in the community. He served honorably in the United States Air Force. He was General Manager of Buddy's BBQ for over 20 years.
Larry loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Worley and Victoria Bowers, and a sister, Betty Shouse, and her husband, Joe Shouse.
Larry is survived by his children, Scott Bowers and wife, Monica, Andy Bowers, Joey Bowers and wife, April, and Matthew Bowers; and grandchildren, Taylor, Bryson, Taylor, Gracie, Carter, Trista, Trinity, Joey and Scott.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tenn. Family and friends will meet for the graveside service and interment at 1 p.m. Sunday at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, Tenn.

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Guy Gentry - JOHNSON CITY
Guy D. Gentry, age 79, 718 University Parkway, died Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was a native of Johnson Co. and a son of the late Clayton and Rader Gentry.

Mr. Gentry retired from Baxter after thirty years of service. He was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles, Ray and Floyd Gentry; and a sister, Eureka Gentry.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene Wilson Gentry, of the home; one son, Guy Gentry Jr., of Gray; three daughters, Carolyn S. Light, of Gray, Linda K. Crowe and husband, Tony, of Johnson City, and Betty Bouton, of Johnson City; two brothers, Terry Lynn Gentry, of Johnson City, and Billie Gene Gentry, of Jonesborough; seven grandchildren, Michael Young, Mark Young, Jason Richardson, Jeremy Crowe, all of Johnson City, Shawn Light, of Rogersville, and Jonathan Gentry and Della Taylor, both of Gray; three step-brothers, Jimmy Gentry, of Jonesborough, Roger Gentry and Jackie Beard, both of Johnson City; one step-sister, Susan Rhodes, of Piney Flats.

The funeral service for Mr. Gentry will be conducted Monday, February 26, 2007, at 8 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Lasley officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM. The graveside committal service will be Tuesday at 11 AM at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

Guy married Imogene Wilson about 1948 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Imogene (daughter of Charles Wilson and Leota Blackburn) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Billy J. Gentry Sr., age 79, of Johnson City, passed away, Monday, January 30, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Gentry was a native of Elizabethton and had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Clayton Gentry and Radar Bowers Gentry. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one sister, Eureka Gentry; four brothers, Guy Gentry, Floyd Gentry, Charles Gentry and Ray Gentry; one step brother, B.O. Beard.

Mr. Gentry was a retired construction worker. He was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include: his loving wife of forty years, Linda Gentry, of the home; one son, Billy Gentry Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Jonesborough; one daughter, Kathy Gentry, of Johnson City; three brothers, Terry Gentry, Jimmy Gentry and Roger Gentry, all of Johnson City; one sister, Susie Rhodes, of Johnson City; one step-brother, Jackie Beard; one granddaughter, Jenna Gentry, of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mr. Billy J. Gentry Sr. will be conducted at 8 PM Thursday, February 2, 2012, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Rev. Reece Harris will officiate.

The graveside committal service will be conducted at 11 AM Friday in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Gary Orvis, Keilan Livingston, Daniel Ray, Jansen Henley, Joe Herden and Larry Brown. Minister, family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 AM Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emma Jo Bowers, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Elizabeth Williams Bowers. She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Bowers; her brothers, Randy and Erwin Bowers; her son-in-law, Todd Stines; and her niece, Judy Lorena Bowers.
Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Leona Stines, her two sons, Tony and Nathan Bowers, her sisters, Margaret Morris (John) and Diania Hill (Junior); her brothers, Jerry, Eddie and David Bowers, one grandson, Michael Bowers (Melissa), a granddaughter, Brittany Stines-Phillips (Daniel), two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Samuel Bowers, all of Elizabethton; her special aunt, Geraldine Baird, and her special niece, Jenna Lynn, and several other nieces and nephews; and her special pets, Petey, Zoe and Zorro.
She will be greatly missed by all.

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Diania Jean Bowers Hill, 71, Hampton, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born March 25, 1950 in Carter County to the late James Monroe and Elizabeth Williams Bowers.
Diania was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Junior Hill; four children, Loretta Hill, John Wayne Hill, Misty Setzer and Jessica Talton; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three brothers, David, Eddie and Randy Bowers; her sisters, Margaret Morris, Flo Bowers and Jo Bowers; and several nieces and nephews.
Her brother, Jerry Bowers, passed away Wednesday night, December 15, 2021.
A graveside service will be conducted at noon Saturday, December 18, in the Ritchie Cemetery (Stoney Creek). Active pallbearers will be John Hill, Jody Hill, Robbie Miller, Chris Talton, James Ritchie, Earnest Setzer Sr., Kilroy Hill and David Hill.

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Randy Lee Bowers, 309-1/2 East Cottage Avenue, Elizabethton, passed away February 21, 2019, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late James Monroe and Elizabeth Bowers.
He is survived by sisters, Linda Bowers, Emma Jo Bowers, Diana Hill and Margaret Morris, and his brothers, Jerry, David and Eddie Bowers, all of Elizabethton; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his aunt, Geraldine Baird; and his special little dog friend "Pete."
Randy was a very special and gifted person. He was known as "Red Man" to everyone who knew him. He loved going to concerts and rock music. He especially loved Hank Williams Jr.
We would like to thank his doctor, Kimberly Kleine (who was very special to him), his therapist, Gordon, his home health nurses and his Social Workers. We can't thank these people enough for everything they did for Randy; they made a big difference in his life in just the last few months. Randy will be terribly missed by all of us. Randy chose to give his body to research to help other people.
A private memorial service will be at a later date.

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ELIZABETHTON - Wilma J. Clemons Honeycutt, age 87, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. Wilma was born in Carter County, a daughter of the late Elbert and Okie Bowers Clemons. In addition to her parents, Wilma was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Honeycutt; and a grandson, Jesse Williams.
Wilma retired as a registered nurse and was true lady full of grace and beauty. Wilma was member of Hunter Memorial years ago but was a current long time member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. She loved to sing in the choir and sing at nursing homes- as a member of J.C. and friends. Wilma enjoyed crocheting, reading, word searches and loved laughing and enjoying her family.
Those left to cherish Wilma’s many wonderful memories include her sons, Stephen (Mary) Honeycutt and Andrew (Melanie) Honeycutt; her daughter, Rachel Williams; her grandchildren, Nicole (Kurt) Walker, Amanda (Kelly) Cain, Joshua (Allison) Honeycutt, Alyssa (Billy) Douthitt, Tasha (David) Wright, Drew Honeycutt and Nora Honeycutt; her great grandchildren, Jaylee, Jordan, Jett, Holden, Colin, Juliette, Exa, Hunter, Abby, Lucas, Leon and one grandchild on the way; one brother, Roger (Hazel) Clemons; and a sister, Brenda Smith.
A graveside service to celebrate Wilma’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Mark Fowler officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Wilma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Neil Thomas Ledford, age 28, of Bristol, Virginia, went home to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 5th, 2022. Neil was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Carolyn (Mann) Ledford Good of Elizabethton, Tennessee and the late Dennis Edward Ledford Jr. Tennessee. In addition to his father, Neil is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmie Dale Mann, and his step grandfather, James Simpson.

Neil was a faithful friend, with a kind, loving spirit and a very giving heart. He was good natured, funny, and loved his family very much, always making sure that they were taken care of and had what they needed.

From a young age, Neil displayed a wonderful work ethic and an interest in electronics, spending one summer working with NASA’s INSPIRE Nanotechnology Research program in San Juan, Puerto Rico through the STEM program at Oklahoma State University. After high school, Neil went on to work with the Avionics Department at Bell Helicopter, earning a five year achievement medal for his exceptional work and dedication.

Neil loved photography and had a lifelong passion for fast cars, participating in local cars shows as an active member of Tri-Cities Cars and Coffee Club After Dark with his own Dodge Charger. He was also a member of Civil Air Patrol, graduating as a Cadet Major, and was a member of Celebration Church. In his spare time, Neil also enjoyed geology and hiking.

Those left to remember and cherish Neil’s memory include his mother, Carolyn Ledford Good and her husband Sean Good, of Elizabethton; his sister, Allison Ledford Davies and her husband Harry Davies, of Kingsport; his brother, Jared Ledford, of Jonesborough; his grandparents, Janette Mann, of Elizabethton, Jana Simpson, of Johnson City, and Dennis Ledford Sr. and his wife, Donna Graybeal Ledford, of Gray; his uncle, Dale Ledford, of Johnson City; and his aunts, Teresa Treadway, Lisa Germaine, and her husband Dan Germaine, all of Elizabethton; and Jennifer Ledford France and her husband Dean, of Jonesborough. Several other extended family members also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate Neil’s life and memory will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tennessee with Pastor Robert Russell of Celebration Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Josh Banks of Shepherd’s Rock Bible Church officiating. Active pallbearers will be Harry Davies, Chris Birchfield, Tim Compton, Caleb Meade, Dale Ledford, and Kurt Germaine. Neil’s friends and coworkers from Bell Helicopter will serve as honorary pallbearers.