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Louisa married John Razor Gambill about 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William B. Gambill and Elizabeth Rasor) was born on 4 Apr 1831 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died after 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William J. Jenkins about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Hugh Jenkins and Clarinda Onks) was born on 10 May 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Mar 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leona married David Cushaw Vaught on 28 Dec 1882. David (son of John Huss Vaught and Elizabeth Bailey) was born in Jul 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hawkins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roderick married Mollie Matherly about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mollie (daughter of Thomas Matherly and Cordia McKinney) was born about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanette married James Charles Simerly on 29 Mar 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 12 Nov 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Taylor A. McInturff on 31 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Taylor was born on 21 Jun 1886 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Maud Simerly on 9 Mar 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maud was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey married Ethel Simerly on 20 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel was born on 31 Dec 1902 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 1977 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clayton married Maggie (Jenkins) about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maggie was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Daisy Dean Ashley on 13 Aug 1904 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Daisy was born on 22 Sep 1887 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 9 Sep 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Letitia Lukensie Howard on 28 Aug 1931 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Letitia was born on 11 Mar 1898 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jan 1987 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married David Wiley Mink about 1910. David (son of Russell Franklin Mink and Mary Jane Elizabeth "Bettie" Boyd) was born on 15 Sep 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Charles Clyde Hawkins on 18 Feb 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of John W. Hawkins and Julia Ann Wagner) was born on 31 Jan 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON STAR - 29DEC1998 - OBITUARIES - ETHEL J. HYDER
Ethel Jenkins Hyder, 85, 15 Tester Rd., Elizabethton, died Sunday, 27Dec1998, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
Mrs. Hyder was a native of Carter Co. & the daughter of the late Rod & Mollie Matherly Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Tom Jenkins.
Mrs. Hyder was a former employee of the Bemberg Corporation & a lifelong homemaker, wife & mother. She was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church for approximately 60 years.
Survivors include her husband, Vance Hyder, of the home, 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Norman "Buddy" & Jeane Smithdeal Hyder, Valley Forge; Carmon Ray & Sue Calloway Hyder, Milligan; & Tony J. & Brenda Peters Hyder, Elizabethton; a daughter & son-in-law, Nancy Diane Hyder Elliott & Robert H. "Bob" Elliott, Lynn Valley; 10 grandchildren, Michael K. Adams, Andy Hyder, Christopher Hyder, Kathy Hyder Boling, Katrina Hyder Hopson, Alecia Hyder, Debbie Hyder Hodges & Tabitha Hyder, all of Elizabethton; Patrick Hyder, Jonesborough; & Timothy Hyder, Johnson City; a sister, Frankie Oldham, Hampton; a brother & sister-in-law, R. J. & Gloria Jenkins, Valley Forge; a sister-in-law, Blaine Chambers Jenkins; a special niece, Elaine Hyder Brumitt. Fourteen great-grandchildren & several nieces & nephews also survive.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
HYDER - Funeral services for Ethel Jenkins Hyder, 85, 115 Tester Rd., Elizabethton, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Burl Sluder & Rev. C. W. Snodgrass officiating. Graveside services & interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Gary Jenkins, Tommy Jenkins, David Jenkins, Jim Odom, Zane Loveless & Steve Hyder. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Zion Baptist Church, James McKeehan, Pete Smith, friends & neighbors. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Ethel married Vance Hyder on 24 Dec 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vance (son of Oscar Alfred Hyder and Elizabeth Jane Dugger) was born on 24 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 May 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rod "Big Lou" Jenkins, 69, 114 Brittany Drive, Elizabethton, died Thursday, February 17, 2000, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, following a brief illness.

Mr. Jenkins was a lifelong resident of Carter County and a son of the late Rod Jenkins Sr. and Molly Matherly Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Tom Jenkins, and a sister, Ethel Hyder.

Mr. Jenkins was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired employee of Inland Container Corporation with 30 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Barnett Jenkins, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. and Lisa Jenkins, Elizabethton; a daughter, Joyce "Joy" Holtsclaw, Huntsville, Ala.; a sister, Frankie Odom, Elizabethton; and four grandchildren, Jessica Jenkins, Lance Jenkins and Logan Jenkins, all of Elizabethton, and Taylor Holtsclaw, Huntsville, Ala. Several nieces and nephews also survive.


JENKINS -- A graveside service for Rod "Big Lou" Jenkins, 69, 114 Brittany Drive, Elizabethton, who died Thursday, February 17, 2000, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 20, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Jack Roddy officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Jenkins, Tommy Jenkins, Finley Jenkins, Kevin Avery, Troy Whitehead, Patrick Hyder and Tim Hyder. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Little, George Greene Jr., George McNeil, Jimmy Greenwell and Employees of Inland Container. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Sunday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Roderick married Gloria Barnett on 21 Jul 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Gloria (daughter of Frank Barnett and Pearl Barnett) was born about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Feb 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Nellena "Nell" Jenkins McQueen, 93, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her dear sister, Babe Ruth Jenkins Williams of Newnan, GA. Aunt Nell will be missed by her nieces and nephews: Larry Timbs, Jr., Marcella Rowe, Cheryl Timbs, Edward Timbs, Sharon Ruth Woodard, Teresa Davis, Shelley Irwin and Jay Wilkinson as well as several great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Jack C. McQueen, her brother and sister, J. N. Jenkins and Dixie Nadine Jenkins Timbs and her parents, Ed and Maude Jenkins.

Mrs. McQueen, who loved to solve crossword puzzles and sit on her porch, graduated from Hampton High School and completed secretarial training at Steed College in Elizabethton. She worked until retirement as a secretary. She liked to watch old westerns on TV and enjoyed visits from her family and friends. Nell was a life-long member of Valley Forge Christian Church where she taught Sunday school for over twenty years and was active in the Ladies Council. She leaves behind many loving church family friends who cared about her and visited often.

Nell's home was always open to family and friends. Her trust in the Lord, her humor and calming presence remains a gift to all who knew her. She will always be remembered for her pleasure of laughter, appreciation of good food, a cup of hot coffee and her love of great conversation. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is at rest with the Lord and her lifetime companion, her husband, Jack.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

A Committal and Entombment service for Mrs. McQueen will follow the visitation on Tuesday, at 2:30 PM in the Mausoleum of Hope at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, officiating. Music will be by Alex Holtsclaw and Freida Winters. Active and honorary pallbearers will be Crawford Alexander, David Holtsclaw, Raymond Holtsclaw, Edward Timbs, Larry Timbs, Jr., Justin Timbs, Jason McQueen, Larry McKinney, Bill Gentry, Harold Hicks and Billy Rowe.

Nelline married Jack Charles McQueen on 2 Oct 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jack (son of Andrew Hamilton McQueen and Rosa D. "Rose" Hopkins) was born on 2 Jun 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Mar 2005 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dixie Nadine Jenkins Timbs, 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4th, in Elizabethton.
Now in the arms of angels in heaven, she had led a full, exciting, interesting life.
She was the glue and the rock-solid anchor that held her family together. She was also tenderhearted, kind, soft-spoken and gentle in spirit.
Never boastful or loud, even when saddened, she kept some things to herself, preferring always to look on the positive side of any situation and always, ALWAYS holding out hope for a better day.
"This is the Day that the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it!" she often beamed.
She was a beautiful, loving, caring, strong-willed woman who cherished a good cup of hot steaming coffee in the morning, eagerly read the local daily newspaper, and who always had room at her table for another guest.
She prepared delicious Sunday lunch meals. Always her kitchen door was open for lunch and fellowship after church. Her soup beans, corn bread and fresh vegetables, cakes and cobblers satisfied many a hungry palate.
Her love and affection for her husband, children, sisters, brother, grandchildren and great grands was unconditional.
She was also a gifted writer — a trait she passed on to her others in her family.
At Hampton High School as a teenager, she had been a star on the girls' basketball team.
She was the middle daughter of the late Ed Jenkins who died in 1962. And throughout her life, she had her father's upbeat disposition in her DNA. She once wrote of him: "His cheerfulness sometimes did more for the sick than their physicians could do. He was a ray of sunshine to the sick, depressed ... and a beacon of light for the needy."
She could have been writing about herself.
Mrs. Timbs, a long-time member of the Lady's Class at Valley Forge Christian Church, was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, decorated World War II and Korean War veteran Lawrence C. Timbs. Mr. Timbs, a native of Fish Springs, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 90 in January 2012.
Mrs. Timbs' brother, J.N., also preceded her in death. He died in 1999.
During his career in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Timbs and his beloved wife Dixie, with a baby on the way or one or more in tow, would criss-cross the country. They resided, among other places, in Smyrna, Tenn.; Niceville, Fla.; Austin, Texas; Nagoya, Japan; Maryville, Tenn; and Colorado Springs, Colo.
When Mr. Timbs retired from the Air Force in the early 1960s, he and Dixie returned to Elizabethton, where Mr. Timbs worked as a seasonal park ranger for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
He and Dixie next relocated to Newport News, Virginia. They lived and worked there for several years before relocating back to Dixie's parents' old home place in the Valley Forge community between Hampton and Elizabethton.
After living abroad and all over the United States, they thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with their Tennessee roots — becoming active in the Valley Forge Christian Church, where Dixie's father, Ed, had been an elder and deacon for 40+ years. They gardened, took short camping trips in their VW van, porch sat, bird-watched, enjoyed their children and grandchildren and extended family and got involved in local politics. Dixie, as devout a Democrat as her husband was a Republican, noted with a chuckle that she relished canceling out her hubby's vote. Both Dixie and her husband readily served for several years as Election Day workers at Valley Forge Elementary School voting place.
Dixie always celebrated the fact that in Valley Forge they had the privilege of living in the shadow of one of the most beautiful mountains in East Tennessee. "Jenkins Mountain (is) 2,000 feet of awe-inspiring scenery," Dixie wrote in her 2007 self-published book "The People of Valley Forge: A Collection of Memories." "You will not find anything more majestic or breathtaking."
Perhaps it was living so close to towering Jenkins Mountain (named after one of Dixie's ancestors) that inspired her to write another self-published book, her 2004 "A Rugged Trip Up Jenkins Mountain And The Old Barn." In this illustrated, tersely penned little book, Dixie recalls what it was like to grow up exploring, climbing and playing on the mountain with her two sisters, Nell and Ruth, and with her brother, J.N., whom she described as "full of laughter and happiness."
Dixie wrote engagingly in her book about how she and her siblings got up front and close with all manner of wildlife, including a red-tailed hawk, bear cubs, honey bees, blueberries and huckleberries, wild bleeding hearts, rhododendron, mountain laurel, a great horned owl, a cotton-tailed rabbit, white-tailed deer and "a big black snake that licked out his tongue and started slithering away" when Dixie, barefoot, stepped on it.
Many days, after playing outside to their hearts' content, they ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in their "girls club house" in the barn; Dixie, Baby Ruth and Nell had plastered the inside of it with pictures cut out of a magazine. The little ones also would often dip their feet into the cold clear water of the nearby Doe River.
They were the blessed children of Ed Jenkins ("a man small in stature but a giant in the eyes of those whose lives he touched") and Maude Simerly Jenkins; the latter, a skilled quilt maker, loved to cook hot biscuits from scratch and serve gravy and grape jelly every morning for breakfast. Maude also prepared meals for anyone in the community who had a death in the family. God couldn't have given a child better parents, Dixie often said.
Survivors of Dixie Nadine Jenkins Timbs are her daughter, Cheryl Ann Timbs and husband, Crawford; son, Larry Timbs Jr. and wife, Patsy Robinson Timbs; son, Edward Timbs and wife, Carmen Timbs; sisters, Nell McQueen and Baby Ruth Williams; grandsons, Hugh Anderson, Josh Anderson and wife, Debra Anderson; grandson, Zach Anderson; grandson, Crawford Timbs III; grandsons, Justin Timbs and wife, Amanda Timbs, and Jesse Timbs; granddaughters, Sharyn Calcavecchio, Dorothy Yeung and husband, Patrick Yeung, Elizabeth Roberta Timbs, Jamie Timbs McQueen and husband, Jason McQueen.
Also surviving are great grandchildren Antonina, Gabriella, Angelo and Giancarlo Calcavecchio; Lucy Brooke and Cecilia Clare Yeung; Dylan, Keelan Nadine and Brennyn Avery Anderson, Mason McQueen and Jase Bryson McQueen, Khloe Timbs, and Joselyn and Lane Timbs.
Guests may sign the register and attend the viewing 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Monday, July 8, at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton.
Graveside services will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Monday. David Siebenaler, minister of Valley Forge Christian Church, will officiate. Music will be by Alex Holtsclaw and Frieda Winters.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be other members of the family.

Dixie married Lawrence C. Timbs about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lawrence (son of James Avery Timbs and Mary Roberta "Bertie" Williams) was born on 2 Feb 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Jewell Vaught Collins, 88, Johnson City, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Jewell was born September 14, 1934, and was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Alvin C. and Tishia Howard Vaught.

Jewell was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed working in her yard. She was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, where she served in various capacities over the years.

In addition to her parents Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie C. Collins.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, David H. Vaught and his wife Trula, and several nieces and nephews.

As per her final wishes, a graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Pete Tackett, officiating. Active pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.

Jewell married Fred Claude Collins on 11 Sep 1954 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Fred (son of Valentine Sevier Collins and Jessie F. Forrester) was born on 23 May 1932 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Nov 2017 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelly married Beulah Mae Arnold on 24 Dec 1930. Beulah (daughter of Wiley Lafette Arnold and Nancy Elizabeth Curry) was born on 3 Jul 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vada married William Nelson Lethco about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of David M. Lethco and Leah May) was born about 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lucy Milhan - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY - Lucy Mink Perone Milhan, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on April 25, 1918, in Johnson County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late David and Margaret Vaught Mink. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Ethel Mink LedBetter and Vada Mink Lethco; and four brothers: Ralph Mink, Kelly Mink, Russell Mink and John Mink. Lucy was a member of the Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd S. Milhan; two daughters: Barbara Bertelin and husband, Tony, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Joann Owens; one sister, Ella Schipsi and husband, Fred, of Margate, New Jersey; two brothers: David Colonel Mink, of Elizabethton, TN, and Arley Mink, of Mountain City, TN; her beloved grandson, David Bertelin and wife, Debbie; grandchildren: James Owens Jr., Bonnie Owens and Mark Owens; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Dove and Odell Guinn; and many other special friends. Funeral Services for Lucy Mink Perone Milhan will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2006, from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Lewis, Rev. Rex Johnson and Rev. Shannon Courtner to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Services and Interment will follow from the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Jack Cress, Patrick Mink, Jeff Wilcox, Ed Walker, Mike Trivette and James Brewer. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Hugh Walker, Staff of Mountain City Care Center and Dr. Whitlock.

Lucy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David C. "D.C." Mink, 91, formerly of West F. Street, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton.
A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late David W. and Maggie Vaught Mink. He had lived in Elizabethton for several years.
David was employed as an appliance repairman at Free Service for several years. He later was self-employed and was also a farmer. He was a member of Locust Gap Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Mink; three sisters, Ethel Ledbetter, Lucy Milhan and Vada Lethcoe; and four brothers. Ralph, R.V., Kelly and John Mink.
Survivors include a step-son, James L. Miller and wife Linda, Hampton; a step-grandson, Jeffery Miller and wife Kellie, Elizabethton; a step-great-grandson, Colin Miller; a brother, Arley Mink, Mountain City; a sister, Ella Schipsi, Margate City, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
As per his request, he is to be cremated and no formal services are planned.

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Arley Boone Mink, age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late David W. Mink and Margaret Vaught Mink. In addition to his parents, Arley was preceded in death by his first wife Jean Moore Mink and his second wife Edna Mae Lunceford Mink; four sisters and five brothers.

Arley was a member of Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Patrick Mink of Victoria, Australia; and several nieces and nephews. It was Arley's request to be cremated; no visitation or formal service held. His remains will be buried at Shoun's United Methodist Church cemetery.

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Joseph W. Hawkins, 96, passed away Monday, January 15th at the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center following hip surgery. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Hazel Vaught Hawkins, brothers, Barton and John Hawkins, nephew David Hawkins, wife Elena Garland Hawkins, 1995, and Ruth Brooks Hawkins, 2012.

He is survived by his son Jody and wife Diane, nephew Doug Hawkins and wife Ann of Mountain City, sister in law Wynell Hawkins, two step daughters, Jeannie Countiss, Mountain City, and Joy Crane and husband Steve of Blountville. He also has ten grandchildren and special grandboys, Rowen and William.

Joe was a Johnson County Commissioner for 20 years, Johnson County Farm Bureau 20 years, TN Farm Bureau State Director 18 years, Vice president TN Farm Bureau for three years and TN Farm Bureau President for nine years.

Joseph was a dairy farmer partnered with his brother Barton. He served on the U.S. Agriculture Burley Tobacco Committee. Joe was a 32nd degree member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F and AM. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Services will be Friday, January 19th. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 2:00 officiated by Rev. Jim Norman. Graveside service and burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Those wishing to visit may do so at the church or at the home 740 Crackers Neck Road. Pall bearers are Dennis Tester, Doug Hawkins, Blake Atwood, Kevin Birchfield, Jamie Roberts, Wayne Ward, Bob Stanberry and Desi Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

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Barton Allen Hawkins, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born on March 9, 1925, to the late Clyde and Hazel Vaught Hawkins. In addition to his parents, Barton was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Sue Hawkins; and a brother, Johnny Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wynell Pardue Hawkins; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Ann Hawkins; brother, Joe Hawkins; granddaughter, Kisha Wilson; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
Barton was a 1944 Graduate of Johnson County High School. Following high school, Barton enlisted in the United States Army, where he honorably served during World War II.
Following his military career, Barton returned to farming. He was a graduate of the Graham School Cattlemen in Garrett, Kansas; served 12 years as Southeast Division Director of Dairymen, Inc.; served 14 years as Director of American Dairy Association of Tennessee; served 14 years as Director of Food and Nutrition Council of the Appalachian; Former President of the Tennessee Milk Producers Federation; served 4 years as the Director of the National Dairy Council; Delegate to the National Milk Producers Federation.
Barton was a member of the 94th and 95th Tennessee General Assemblies; served 16 years as Director of Soil and Water Conservation of Johnson County; Delegate to the 1970 Tennessee Constitution Convention representing the 4th Legislative District; served 4 years as a Member of the Private Industry Council of Tennessee and Tennessee State Representative from 1985-1988.
Barton was a 32nd Degree Mason and Knight Commander of the Court of Honor; Scottish Rite and Jericho Shriner.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Private Inurnment will be held later.