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Granville Heaton

Male 1861 - 1948  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Granville Heaton was born on 6 Jan 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    "Elizabethton, Star," Sunday, January 11, 1948
    GRANVILLE HEATON
    Granville Heaton, 87, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Montgomery, Route 1, Elizabethton, Friday at 8:30 p.m. after a short illness.
    Mr. Montgomery[sic] was a member of the Miller's Chapel Christian Church.
    Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Montgomery; one son, Gaston Heaton, Route 2, Shell Creek, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian Church on Walnut Mountain with the Rev. John Mathis officiating. Burial will be made in the Walnut Mountain Cemetery.

    Granville married Martha Canada Hayes on 18 Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of James Harrison Hayes and Elizabeth Estep) was born on 20 Aug 1862 in , Wilkes County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 1918 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Carrie E. Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Walter H. Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1918 in France, , , ; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 4. Virdle Gaston Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 1961; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 5. Arthur Rosco Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. Earnest F. Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Aug 1929 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Carrie E. Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Granville1) was born in Mar 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Carrie married William Henry Montgomery on 28 Feb 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James H. Montgomery and Matilda J. "Tildy" Whitehead) was born on 21 Oct 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Wayne H. Montgomery  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 8. Alma E. Montgomery  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 13. Mary Edith Montgomery  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    8. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Walter H. Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Granville1) was born on 17 Mar 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1918 in France, , , ; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Killed in Action in France

    Walter married Ida Jeanette Greer on 22 Jun 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Thomas M. Greer and Sarah F. Lunceford) was born on 26 Apr 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1990 in Bristol, , , Virginia; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Bristol, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Wilma H. Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1997 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Virdle Gaston Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Granville1) was born in Apr 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 1961; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Virdle married Ida Cable on 7 Feb 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Noah J. Cable and Ester M. (Cable)) was born on 4 May 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1956 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Beulah Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 20. Frank Quinten Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Oct 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. Homer Rex Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1976 in Surry County, , , North Carolina.
    6. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Arthur Rosco Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Granville1) was born on 1 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jan 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Arthur married Ina J. Hicks on 7 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ina was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Nov 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Earnest F. Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Granville1) was born on 28 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Aug 1929 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Wayne H. Montgomery Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1) was born on 22 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 8.  Alma E. Montgomery Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Alma married Roy Elbert Scalf about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roy (son of William Obediah Scalf and Mary Orianna "Orah" Heaton) was born on 13 Apr 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. Paul Scalf  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 31. Steven Glen Scalf  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Oct 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clarktown Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  3. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  4. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  5. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  6. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  7. 13.  Mary Edith Montgomery Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1) was born on 3 Mar 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Edith Montgomery Wilson Phillips, age 90, of Elizabethton, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 23, 2017. Edith was born in her home on Walnut Mountain on March 3, 1926 to the late William Henry "W.H." Montgomery and Carrie Elizabeth Heaton Montgomery. Edith was preceded in death by her first husband, Buster Wilson, who was the father of her five children; and her second husband, Dennis Phillips, with whom she shared 18 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Wayne, Walter, Quentin, Ray G., and Lee A. Montgomery; and her sisters, Alma Scalf Banner and Ruth Mitchell.

    Edith was a homemaker and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She and Dennis, enjoyed camping at Roan Mountain and Toe River Campground, raising a garden and canning food, and dancing at the Senior Citizen Center. She was a very caring mother, wife and sister and was loved by all she met. Her family and extended family (caretakers) worked together to keep her at home during her illness. She was very humble and gracious, always saying thank you. She enjoyed crochet, crafts of all kinds, basket making, and needlework. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.

    Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Jill Simerly and husband Michael, of Elizabethton and Judy Sutton and husband Michael, of Kingsport; three sons, Edward Wilson, of Hampton, Jerry Wilson of Elizabethton, and Jeffrey Wilson and wife Jean, of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Michelle Berry, April Wheeler, Daniel, Joey, and Olivia Wilson, and Jonathan and Jason Wilson; her great grandchildren, Owen and Carly Wheeler; her sister, Anne Gragg, of Elizabethton; and her brother, Carroll Montgomery and wife Jessie, of Elizabethton.

    A graveside service to honor the life of Edith Montgomery Wilson Phillips will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park, with Rev. Jack Roddy, officiating. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 AM on Wednesday.

    The family would like to say a special thank you to Siam Baptist Church congregation, Caris Hospice staff members, Dr. Vivian Clark, Jean Wilson, Patsy Mullis, Rebekah Scheman and family, and Patty Love.


  8. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  9. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  10. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  11. 17.  Wilma H. Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Walter2, 1.Granville1) was born on 12 Oct 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1997 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Wilma married Martin Luther Reece on 24 Dec 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martin (son of Roby Columbus Reece and Callie Lucretia Miller) was born on 30 Jul 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 1991 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Maxine Jeanette Reece  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  12. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1)

  13. 19.  Beulah Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1) was born on 5 Oct 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  14. 20.  Frank Quinten Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1) was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Oct 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  15. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1)

  16. 22.  Homer Rex Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1) was born on 1 Apr 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1976 in Surry County, , , North Carolina.

    Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Barbara Joan Heaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  17. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1)

  18. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1)

  19. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Arthur2, 1.Granville1)

  20. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Arthur2, 1.Granville1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Lynn Montgomery  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1948 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Apr 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alma3, 2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  2. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alma3, 2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  3. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alma3, 2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1)

  4. 30.  Paul Scalf Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alma3, 2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1) was born about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    DANDRIDGE - Paul Scalf, 78, Dandridge, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at the residence of his daughter Sonia Jeanice Banner, Hampton after an eight month illness.

    A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Roy Scalf & Alma Montgomery Scalf Banner. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. He had owned and operated Scalf's Wholesale Bait in Dandridge for thirty years. Paul was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge # 750, Scottish rite and Shriner. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Hampton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Joan Shaw Scalf, a granddaughter: Rachel Ann Scalf, a daughter-in-law: Genia Scalf, one sister: Marie Bussink, and four brothers: Hampy, Jimmy, Pat & Glenn Scalf.

    Survivors in addition to his daughter Sonia include two sons: Anthony Scalf, Hampton and Wesley Scalf, Dandridge. His Grandchildren: Linda Clawson, John Paul Scalf, both of Hampton, Joy Truman, Charlie Scalf both of Jonesborough, Jason Scalf , Jesse Scalf, Dandridge. His great grandchildren: Rachel Nelson, Ayden Scalf, Patsy Ann Scalf, Billie Jean Scalf all of Hampton, Jakob Smelcer, Harlee Truman both of Jonesborough, Jason Scalf II, Anzley Scalf, Paislee Scalf all of Dandridge. His Sisters: Lorraine Campbell, Elizabethton and Jean Potter of Maryland. Several nieces & nephews. His special friends: Sam & Barbara Grindstaff.

    Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiation Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Scalf, Kevin Scalf, Michael Scalf, Josh Shankle, Robert Clawson, Mike Wallen, Joe Waycaster and Eddie Julian. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Johnny Bradshaw, Clifford Gobble and John Wallen.


  5. 31.  Steven Glen Scalf Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alma3, 2.Carrie2, 1.Granville1) was born about 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Oct 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Clarktown Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Steven Glen Scalf Sr., 74, of Roan Mountain, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at his home.
    Mr. Scalf was a native of Carter County, Tenn. He was a graduate of Hampton High School and was a plumber.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Scalf, and his mother, Alma Montgomery Scalf Banner, both of Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hempy Joe Scalf, Pat Scalf and Jimmy Scalf, and a sister, Marie Bussink.
    Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Scalf; two sons, Chris Scalf and Steven Scalf Jr., both of Maryland; a step-daughter, Dawn L. Kennedy of Florida; three grandchildren, Justin, Brian and Olivia Scalf, all of Maryland; and two step-grandchildren, Breyana and Brooklyn Kennedy of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Jean Potter of Maryland and Lorraine Campbell of Tennessee; a brother, Paul Scalf of Tennessee; a special nephew, Michael Scalf; and two special friends, Shirley Cornett and Frank Highsmith, both of Tennessee. He will be especially missed by his furry baby, cat Shadow Scalf.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at 2 p.m. The graveside service and interment will follow the service at Clarktown Cemetery in Roan Mountain.


  6. 32.  Maxine Jeanette Reece Descendancy chart to this point (17.Wilma3, 3.Walter2, 1.Granville1) was born on 22 Oct 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Maxine Jeanette Reece Michael passed into eternal rest on December 5, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at Hermitage Health Center in Elizabethton, Tennessee. A faithful servant of the Lord, she has completed her course with the race won.

    The eldest of nine children, she was born on October 22, 1935, in Shady Valley to the late Martin L. Reece and the late Wilma Heaton Reece. She grew up in Trade, Tennessee.

    She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Michael. She was also preceded by her second husband, Andy Price. Her son, Robert B. Michael, and brothers, Freddie Reece, Jerry Reece, Johnnie Reece, Tommie Reece, and Eugene Reece also precede her.

    She is survived by a large, loving family: Her children, Hazel (John) Hollaway, Cathy (Ernest Ray) Michael, Marty (Karen Horne) Michael, Joy (Brenden) Michael Bohannon, and daughter-in-law Althea Michael; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; Brothers Gary (Roseletta) Reece, Bill (Glenda) Reece, sister Margaret (Larry) Wallace, sisters-in-law Carolyn Reece, Phyllis Reece, and Elaine Reece and a great number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was especially close to her grandchildren Madalyn, Lauryn, Kristyn, and Cormac.

    During her life Maxine filled a number of roles, among them: homemaker, a worker in the bean fields when Mountain City was the Green Bean Capitol of the World, keeping boarders while her young family lived in Pennsylvania, cleaning for individuals and businesses in Oregon and Tennessee, as well as the Mountain City and Trade Post Offices, operating a variety store in the Old Trade School, working at both Burlington and Leco, making and selling beautiful quilts, and was a contract mail carrier for many years. She took great joy and pride in hard work and a job well done, but the roles of which she was most proud was being a mother and grandmother.

    She became a Christian at Centerview Church of Christ in Trade and was a member of First Christian Church of Mountain City for decades. She maintained a card ministry for the Joy Class at FCC until dementia stole her ability to do so.

    Maxine was a voracious reader throughout most of her life. She was an avid gardener known for her beautiful yard on North Church Street. She loved every baby she ever saw, she never met a Little Debbie cake she didn’t like, and made the absolute best potato soup and cornbread that anyone has ever had.

    A viewing for all immediate and extended family members will be from 11:00 to 11:30 AM on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mountain City Funeral Home. A service led by Pastor Dwayne Dickson will be held from 11:30-12:30 with interment at Sunset Memorial Park following. Pallbearers are Marty Michael, John Hollaway, Peyton Hollaway, David Hollaway, Brenden Bohannon, and Ernest Ray.

    Maxine married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 33.  Barbara Joan Heaton Descendancy chart to this point (22.Homer3, 4.Virdle2, 1.Granville1) was born on 19 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Barbara Joan Heaton Caudill, 69, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Barbara was born in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Homer Rex Heaton and Francis Jane Potter Heaton. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by the father of her children, Roger Caudill, and two sisters, Kathy Phipps and Sue Pierce.
    Barbara had worked as a wood grader at QEP for over 21 years and had also worked as a clothes manufacturer prior to QEP. Barbara had worked hard her entire life and loved everyone and got along with anyone she met. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed crafting and making things with her hands. She also enjoyed watching YouTube and learning new creative ways of crafting.
    Those left to cherish Barbara’s many memories include her husband, Billy Hughes, of the home; her son, Jeffrey Caudill; her daughter, Jennifer Sanderson and husband Ryan; two granddaughters, Hayden Sanderson and Ashley Caudill; a brother, Steve Potter and wife Kathy; one sister, Nancy Dugger and husband Steve; and one brother-in-law, Mike Pierce. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
    An open visitation for family and friends to pay their respects will be conducted from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, at Tetrick Funeral Home (the family will not be present). A private graveside will be conducted at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

    Barbara married Roger D. Caudill on 19 Jan 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roger was born on 9 Feb 1950; died on 18 Sep 2001 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 34.  Lynn Montgomery Descendancy chart to this point (26.Living3, 5.Arthur2, 1.Granville1) was born about 1948 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Apr 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Lynn Montgomery, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Lynn was born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee to the late George “Champ” Montgomery and Anna Mae Heaton Montgomery. In addition to his parents, Lynn was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Montgomery and an infant brother, James Roscoe Montgomery.

    Lynn was a retiree of Kennametal Industries where he worked as a mechanic. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam Era. Lynn was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church and enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, farming and using his tractor, but spending time with his family was the most important part of his life.

    Those left to remember and cherish Lynn’s memory include his wife of 54 years, Betty (Jenkins) Montgomery of the home; his son, Jeff (Margaret) Montgomery of Johnson City; his daughter, Tina (David) Whitehead of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Whitney (Logan) Buckles and Josh Hyatt; one great grandson, Luke Buckles; one sister, Marie Moody of Blowing Rock, NC; a sister-in-law, Jean Montgomery of Elizabethton and a special sister-in-law, Nell Jenkins also of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    A time for friends to sign the guest register book and pay their respects will be conducted from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2023 and from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton.

    A graveside service to honor and celebrate Lynn’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section) with Reverend Mark Fowler officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Montgomery, David Whitehead, Logan Buckles, David Harrison, Shannon Burchett, Scott Montgomery and Andy Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Holdren, Larry Vaughn, Doc Isaacs, Don Williams and Roger Pack.