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Johnson, Thelma A., age 70, of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Lenoir City passed away Sunday, June 18, 2000 in Ohio. She was a life-long member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. Thelma was a graduate of Johnson Smith College and a retired employee of D. E. S. C. where she received many awards during her years of service there. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Deborah Chapter #19, Daughters of Isis, Royal Temple #41, Daughter of Elks and Heroines of Jericho where she served in many capacities. Thelma was preceded in death by her father, William M. White, and brother, James O. White. She leaves to celebrate her life, a husband, Albert Johnson; mother, Anna R. White of Lenoir City; daughters, Theresa L. Whyte of Springfield, IL., Jocelyn Johnson-Grant and Deidre J. (William) Jackson both of Dayton, OH; sons, Roderick A. Johnson of Knoxville, Jerry Wilkerson and Albert S. (Vickie) Johnson of Dayton, Ohio; brother, William M. White of Hudson, OH.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Jesse Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Martel Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge.
Stafford, Golda Lee Walker, Hardin, Hoskins, age 97, of Lenoir City, Tennessee passed away Thursday morning June 22, 2000 at her home. Golda was a member of First Baptist Church, Lenoir City, and the Faith Sunday School Class. She was Past Matron of Lenoir Chapter 188 Order of the Eastern Star. An Organizing member of Cavett Station Chapter D.A.R. Golda was a member of Lee Heights Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George R. Hardin, William E. C. Hoskins, James M. Stafford, Sr. Survived by: daughters: Elizabeth Holland and husband C. W., Margret (Margie) Sartin and husband Jackie Sartin Sr., son: Oscar Jackson Hardin and wife Beverly all of Lenoir City; grandchildren: George Hardin and wife Judy, Wesley Hardin and wife Lesley, Richard Holland and wife Phyllis, Sarah Shaver and husband Van, Lee Anne Spires and husband Eddie of El Dorado, Arkansas, Jack Sartin, Jr. and wife Mary Beth, Matt Sartin and wife Shelley. Great-grandchildren: Tanner Hardin, Rachel Pitts, Austin and Evan Shaver, Amaris Holland of Fort Worth, Texas, George McDougall, Mary Katherine Sartin. Funeral services 10 A.M. Monday June 26, at the First Baptist Church, Lenoir City with Dr. Charles Redmond, Rev. Bill Wilkinson and Rev. Laderel Harrelson, Rev. Jerry Adams officiating. Pall bearers: Grandsons, Van Shaver, Tanner Hardin and Eddie Spires. Honorary Pall Bearers: Great-Grandsons. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral. Interment will be in the Lenoir City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Faith to Victory Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road East, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37772. The family will also receive friends from 6:30-8 P.M. Sunday with an Eastern Star service at 8 P.M. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Johnston, Johnnie Watts, age 63, of Loudon passed away Sunday June 18, 2000 in Gettysburg Pa. where she had lived for the last twenty years. Johnnie was born June 14, 1937, in Loudon, to the late Fred and Emily Brown Watts. She is survived by daughter, Cynthia C. Maples of Loudon; granddaughter, Natasha Curtis; brother, Fred Watts Jr. of Denver N.C.; half brothers, Curtis and Freddie Ray Watts both of Loudon; half sister, Annette Watts of Loudon; several nieces and nephews; Memorial services 4 P.M. Sunday June 25, 2000 Watts Cemetery Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Cusick, Marvin C., age 67, of Lenoir City passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2000 at Park West Hospital. He was a member of Silver Ridge Baptist Church. Marvin was veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nellie Cusick; wife, Kathleen Cusick and brother, Avery Cusick. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marla and David Feazell; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Pauline Cusick, Marty Cusick, Marc Cusick all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Meredith, Sarah, Noah, Aron, Kody, Kayra, Josh, Kailee and Carly Cusick; sister, Molly McKelvey of Lenoir City; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Barger and husband, Carson of Knoxville, Nancy Martin of Lenoir City; brothers-in-law, Calvin Martin and wife, Glenda of Knoxville, Marvin Martin of Lenoir City; family friend, Elizabeth Edgemon; several beloved nieces and nephews; a host of special friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hawkins Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Bud Luttrell will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services with full military honors conferred by East Tn. Veterans Honor Guard. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City in charge.
Smith, Pamela E., age 73, of Lenoir City Tennessee, formerly of Orlando Florida, passed away Friday morning June 23, 2000 at U.T. Hospital. an employee of AAA Travel West Knoxville office for 15 years. A former employee of Coachlight Travel in Orlando Florida. Survivors: loving husband of 35 years, Dan Smith; children, Jackie Hanson of Lenoir City, Paul Reid and wife Trish of Acworth Georgia, Danny Smith and wife Jill of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Penny West, Sandra Erickson, Tullia Swain, Mollie and Clayton Smith, Jeremy and Jason Roberts; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Margot Reid of Daytona Beach Florida; several nieces and nephews; The family will receive friends from 1-3 P.M. Sunday with funeral services to follow at 3 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Charles Fritts officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the U. T. Hospital Oncology Department 1924 Alcoa Highway Knoxville Tn. 37920. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
Semple, Terrance William, age 56, of Farragut, fomerly of Tulsa Oklahoma, passed away early Friday morning June 23, 2000 at St. Marys Hospice Center. Terry was retired from Lockheed Martin with 16 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a 1St Lt. Terry was a flight controller working with NASA on Apollo missions 13 thru 17. He was preceded in death by parents, William F. Semple and Mary Frances Butler Semple Durham. Survivors: wife, Marybeth Boyanton; step daughter, Lisa Prejean of Houston Texas; step son, Blake Hurst and wife, Norah of Austin Texas and their children, Nathan and Rebekah Hurst; brother-in-law, Earl Boyanton and wife Penny of Shiloh Illinois; step mother, Roberta Semple of Tulsa Oklahoma. The family will receive friends from 6-7 P.M. Saturday followed by a celebration of Terry’s life at 7 P.M. at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Thad Osborne officiating. Friends are invited to join the family at Concord Yacht Club after the service. Graveside services and interment 10 A.M. Tuesday June 27, 2000, Memorial Park in Tulsa Oklahoma. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Semple family.
Cardwell, Leoan Turnbill, age 93, of Lenoir City Tn., passed away early Saturday morning, June 24, 2000, in Centre Alabama. Leoan was a member of Central United Methodist Church. She was a cafeteria worker at Nichols School in Lenoir City for many years. Leoan was preceded in death by her parents, John A. and Lorinda Sherwood Turnbill; brother, Ed Turnbill. Survivors: Children and spouses, Jacqueline and Cliff Moore of Lenoir City, Barbara Monger of Madison Alabama, Bettye and Joe Malone of Lenoir City, Joan Page of Cedar Bluff Alabama, Eddie and Karen Cardwell of Oak Ridge Tn. 13 grandchildren. 23 great grandchildren. 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral services 11 A.M. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. C. Mark Gooden and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. Interment will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Join the Journey, 201 B Street, Lenoir City, Tn. 37771. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Sunday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Mills, Nellie June Key, age 67, of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord, early Sunday morning June 25, 2000. Nellie was a member of Nelson Street Baptist Church. She was retired from Yale Securities. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. Mills; daughter, Leslie J. Mills; parents, Roy V. and Arie Posey Key; brothers, R.V. Key, Claude Key and Roe Key; sister, Ruby Key Greene. Survivors: children and spouses, Julie Mills Harvey and Ralph, Harry S. Mills and Janie, Timothy W. Mills and Betty, David S. Mills and Kristi all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Michiel, Melissa, Jennifer and M.J. Mills, Bridgette Harvey all of Lenoir City, Casey Aldhaleal of Greensboro N.C. ; great granddaughter, Nadia Aldhaleal; sisters, Phyllis Williams and Mary Craig both of Lenoir City, Barbara Johnson of Cleveland Ohio; sister-in-law, Della Faye Mills of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Michael Wankowski and Rev. Tom Chadwick officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Wednesday Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Mills family.
Smith, James Malcolm, age 75, of Lenoir City passed away Sunday afternoon June 25, 2000 at the Loudon Health Care Center. Malcolm was retired from Loudon County Schools, where he worked in Maintenance. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army. Malcolm was preceded in death by his wives, Lorene Walker Smith and Lorene Seay Smith; granddaughter Tammy Lee Smith; Survivors: children and spouses, Sue Johnson, Joy and David Johnson, Eddie and Kathy Smith all of Lenoir City; 4 grandchildren. 3 great grandchildren; ex-wife, Wilma Smith of Athens; step children, Carolyn Johnson of California, Terry Wayne Scott of Loudon, Barbara Anderson and James D. Scott both of Lenoir City, Janice Martin of Athens; 5 step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; sisters, Rosa Lee of North Carolina and Alma Dean Cox of Texas; several nieces and nephews; Family and friends will gather at 2 P. M. Tuesday at Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Hartsell, Linda L., age 53, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday afternoon June 25, 2000 at Park West Hospital. Linda was a member of Hensley’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, but had recently attended West Broadway Baptist Church. She was retired from Yale and Towne with 25 years of service. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Bud Davis and step father, Mervin Smallen. Survivors: beloved husband of 18 years, Bob Hartsell; Son, Chris Sherrill of Lenoir City; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy Fletcher- Hardee and Michael Hardee of Wilmington North Carolina; step sons, Mark and Lawrence Hartsell of Lenoir City; special grandchildren, Andrew Hardee and Nicholas Hartsell; mother, Margaret Smallen; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Blaine Wicker; special friend, Betty Ward; niece, Kim Davis; nephew, Tim Littleton all of Lenoir City; a host of special friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 P.M. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Bobby Lawson and Rev. Sam Petty officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Wednesday Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Pall bearers, Lawrence Hartsell, Mark Hartsell, Tim Littleton, Blaine Wicker, Jeremy Patrick, Rodney Jones, Jim Parks and Jason Ward. Honorary pall bearers, Tipp Barnes and Cline Hancock. The family would like to give special thanks to the physicians and staff of Park West Hospital. Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street Lenoir City in charge.
Satterfield, Oscar L. age 65, of White Wing Road Lenoir City, formerly of West Knoxville, passed away early Wednesday morning June 28, 2000, at Park West Hospital. Oscar attended Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Rust Engineering and M. K. Ferguson in Oak Ridge. Oscar was a member of Beaver Ridge Lodge # 366 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Retta Evans Satterfield; brothers, Fred and Richard Satterfield; sister, Lillian Satterfield Sexton. Survivors: wife of 40 years, Faye Satterfield; children and spouses, Carroll and Brenda Satterfield of Lenoir City, Louise Newell of Lenoir City, Mary and Stanley Desgranges of Knoxville, Regina Satterfield of Lenoir City, Mark and Nancy Satterfield of Knoxville, Randy and Cathy Satterfield of Lenoir City; 7 grandchildren; brother, Paul Satterfield of Knoxville; sisters, Sarah Moore of Maryville, Johnnie Shelton of Knoxville and Iva Thompson of Corryton; several nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state from 1-2 P.M. Friday at Woodlawn Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. Rev. David Latham and Rev. Taylor Adams officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
Moses, Joseph Henry, age 78, of Bay Street Nassau Bahamas, passed away Tuesday morning June 27, 2000 in Knoxville Tennessee. Joseph owned and operated K.S. Moses and Sons Clothing, a family business, in Nassau Bahamas, until his retirement. He was a member of the BASAR rescue team in Nassau for many years. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Kiki and Justin Knox of Farragut; sons, Demetrios Moses of Palm Harbor Florida, Khalil Moses of Nassau Bahamas; grandchildren, Joseph Knox, Justin Knox, Jake Knox, Khalil Moses; sisters, Vicki Louis and Amenia Moses both of Nassau Bahamas, Sally Watson of Florida; brothers, Jimmy and George Moses both of Nassau Bahamas; several nieces and nephews; A mass of the resurrection will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday July 5, 2000 at the Sacred Heart Church in Nassau Bahamas with Father Tom P. Brislin officiating. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Moses family.
Knoerl, Thomas Joseph, age 57, of Tellico Village Community, Loudon TN. formerly of Rochester Hills, MI and Buffalo, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2000. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Retired from General Motors. Thomas was formerly very active at St. John Fisher Chapel in Rochester N.Y. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the Seabees in the Navy. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Kremer Knoerl and George Knoerl. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Donna Bogert Knoerl; daughters, Jennifer Hartman & husband, James of Gaylordsville, Conn., Elizabeth Hoeg & husband, Erik of Nashville, Tn.; granddaughters, Megan Hoeg and Emily Hartman; brothers, James Knoerl & wife, Sharon of Cicero, N.Y., George Knoerl Jr. of Kenmore, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Geraldine Bogert of Columbus, PA.; brothers-in-law, Robert Bogert & wife, Patricia, Dennis Bogert & wife, Judy; sisters-in-law, Barbara Lydon & husband, James, Jo Anne Cowan & husband, Craig; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm. Friday with a Christian Wake Service to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. A f mass of the resurrection will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City with Father Sam Sturm Officiating. Memorials May be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Bldg. Fund or to the American Cancer Society. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Knoerl family.
Collins, Carrie Lou, age 90, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday evening June 29, 2000 at the Baptist Health Care Center. Carrie Lou was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Collins. Carrie Lou and her husband, owned and operated Collins Grocery for many years. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Jenny Collins of Nashville; grandchildren, Bradley and Courtney Collins; several nieces and nephews; The family will receive friends from 12-2 P.M. Saturday followed by funeral services at 2 P.M. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Jack Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City Tennessee is serving the Collins family.
Ernst, Raymond Joseph, age 66, of Tellico Village Community, Loudon formerly of San Diego, CA passed away Thursday, June 29, 2000 at Park West Hospital. He was a member of Tellico Village Community Church. Retired from R. J. Ernst Enterprises which he owned and operated. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Navy. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn Ernst; children, Kelly Rae Schmidt & husband, Mark of Billings, MO., R. Gregory Ernst & wife, Tina of Green Valley, NV.; grandchildren, Brendt, Laura, Cody, Tanner and Bradley; aunt, Edna Mason of Pinellas Park, FL.; many friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Tellico Village Community Church with Rev. Martin Singley officiating. Burial will follow in Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the family home at 344 Okena Way, Loudon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Tellico Village Community Church, 130 Chota Center 3614, Loudon, TN. 37774 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Ernst Family.
Chisam, Fredrick Martin, age 72, of Farragut, formerly of Athens, Tullahoma and McMinnville, passed away early Monday morning July 2, 2001 at U.T. Medical Center. Fred was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. He was a draftsman with T. V. A. until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Army Signal Corp. Fred was a graduate of Tennessee Tech. He was an avid Tennessee sports fan. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, William and Maple Martin Chisam. sister, Wilma Chisam Ferguson. Survivors: mother of his children, Reba Chisam of Alcoa; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Bucky Solomon and their child, Bryce of Knoxville, Rickye and Joe Baker and their daughters, Abbye and Blair of Woodstock GA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2:45 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Stephen DeFur officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday July 5, 2001 at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Andy Ferguson and Rev. Don Ferguson officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the East Tennessee State Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fredrick Chisam Athletic Scholarship, P.O. Box 40, Athens, TN 37511 or to the Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Chisam family.
Milford, Robert Paul Sr. (Bob), age 80, of Knoxville, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday morning July 3, 2001 at Brakebill Nursing Home. Bob was born near Atlantic, Iowa in 1918 and received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1939. He was subsequently employed by the U.S. Engineer Department, the Maytag Co. and E. I. Dupont. Bob entered the U.S. Army in 1944 and was stationed at Oak Ridge as a member of the Special Engineer Detachment Corps of Engineers. Upon his discharge in 1946, he joined ORNL where he retired in 1981. Bob was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Chemical Society, the American Society for Metals and the Knoxville Men's Garden Club. He was an active member of Bearden United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the church choir, a lay leader and a volunteer in the FISH program. He was one of the organizers of Troop 52 Boy Scouts of America at West Hills School and served as an Asst. Scoutmaster. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Duthie Milford; daughter, Joanne S. Milford; parents, Paul K. Milford and Sarah W. Milford; brother, Donald E. Milford. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert P. Milford Jr. and Sarah Ginsburg Milford of Knoxville; daughters and son-in-law, Marilyn Milford Cooley and Dr. Norvin R. Cooley of Oregon City, Oregon, Dianne E. Milford of Lauderhill, Florida. Grandchildren, Andy Milford, Rachel Milford and Melissa Cooley; brother, Kenneth L. Milford of Council Bluffs Iowa. Memorial service 2 P.M. Sunday July 15, 2001 at the Bearden United Methodist Church with Dr. James S. Pollock officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bearden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11065, Knoxville, Tn. 37939-1065, and specify that the memorial gift is in memory of Bob Milford. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Milford family.
Barnes, Frances McNabb, age 76, of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday evening, July 3, 2001. Frances was born November 30, 1924. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kingston. A retiree of Department of Energy in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by parents, E. H. Amos and Dossie Weaver Amos. Frances was the widow of James Marvin McNabb and Thomas E. Barnes. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. and Helen McNabb of Lenoir City; granddaughters, Leslie Saidak and Martha Guldan both of Lenoir City; sister, Vivian Stalyon; niece, Bobbie Sue Ross both of Olive Branch, MS; step-daughters, Judy Watson and family of Knoxville, Janice Nelson and family of Chattanooga; and step-son, Thomas N. Barnes and family of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Dr. Charles Sullivan officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Friday in the Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Frances Barnes.
Stamper, Thomas (T. W.), age 73 of Vonore passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at the Loudon Hospital. He was a veteran of U. S. Navy serving in the War. He was retired from his own business T. W. Stamper Excavating. T. W. was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Stella Stamper; brothers, Edgar, Ray and Hank Stamper; sister, Alma Mae Bowman. Survived by sons, Jim Stamper of Michigan and Steve of Lenoir City; brothers, Elmer, Willard, Lester Stamper all of Michigan and Ralph Stamper of Wisconsin; sisters, Irene Petrosky and Faye Nagel both of Michigan; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Delores Lee of Lenoir City. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Stamper Family.
Frank A. Markli III passed peacefully away from this world on Monday evening July 2, 2001 at Park west Hospital in Knoxville in the presence of his son, Robert. It is sad to contemplate how many within the last decade of the noted and venerable gentlemen of what has come to be called "The Greatest Generation" are no longer with us as landmarks of that exceptional century.
Born on May 13, 1912 at Annapolis, Maryland, home of the Naval Academy, he dreamed of a life at sea. After receiving his degree in engineering he applied for a commission as an officer in the Navy but was denied for health reasons. An energetic and ingenious young man growing up during the Great Depression, he never lacked employment. With the outbreak of World War II, he sought to apply his considerable talents in the service of his country. He personally worked on every single one of a 1000 warplane order for the French Air Force at the Glen L. Martin Aircraft Co. in Baltimore, Maryland.
Soon his abilities brought him to the attention of the Whitman, Recquardt and Smith engineering firm where he served on the Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville Ordinance plant projects in Alabama. Upon their completion, he was recruited to the top secret Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he was soon accredited full Scientist status and before long gained access to all the separate facilities so that he was among only a handfull who realized the mission of the program. After the War, he was presented a medal for "The Battle of Oak Ridge" by President Truman.
A quiet and unassuming man, like so many of his generation, he lived very simply and became a monument of the American virtues of thrift, temperance, industry, independence, self-sufficiency, decorum and honesty. He worked full-time at his profession until his retirement at age 82. He took nothing from anyone, and yet kindly and sympathetic, he could never refuse another's plea for help. He provided a home and support for his own parents in their old age as well as his only sister in her times of need. He never burdened any of his family in any way and many there are of his family and in this community who owe a debt of gratitude to him.
A member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Oak Ridge, he professed the Christian faith and espoused its virtues. He believed in prayer. He was a lifelong member of the I.E.E.E. He loved his country and the freedom it guarantees and showed that love by always casting an informed ballot and supporting a wide spectrum of conservative, patriotic, charitable and Christian causes.
He is survived by his three sons: Frank A. Markli IV of Wichita Falls, Tx., Robert N. (Bob) Markli of Farragut, Tn., and John C. Markli of Carrizozo, NM.; four grandchildren, Shelby, Caitlin, Robert II, and Ginger; a niece Patricia Cannon, and two great nieces, Corinne and Ashley Cannon of Long Beach, NY.
Family and friends will gather at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for graveside services with Bishop Lynn Whipple officiating. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Markli family.
Ruhl, Richard A. Sr., age 81, of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at the Loudon Health Care Center. He was a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army. He was a retired electrician. A private service will be held. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the Ruhl Family.
Parker, Lydia Irene, age 89, born August 29, 1911, expired peacefully in Knoxville, Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 9:45 a.m. She shared in ministry with her husband for thirty-six years in the states of Tennessee and Alabama. Lydia enjoyed doing many things with her hands and heart. Through the years she crocheted, knitted, quilted, tatted and most recently scrap booking. Additionally her hobbies included gardening (vegetables and flowers). Her greatest love was her church, family and playing the violin. She attended Sixth Avenue Church of God in Lenoir City. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Reverend A. R. Parker in 1978; one brother, Troy Chambers and one sister, Johnnie McDaniel both of Chattanooga. She is survived by one brother, Earl Chambers of Breman, Ga ; four sisters, Estola Varnell of Chattanooga, Fannie Varnell of Columbus, Oh, Geneva Crane of Chattanooga, and Peggy Bonine of Chattanooga ; four daughters, Bonnie Mashburn of Cleveland, Bettie Hildreth of Knoxville, Joyce Coile and her husband, Wallace of Knoxville, Sandra Hildreth and her husband, Joe of Lenoir City; son, Paul Parker Sr. and wife, Virgie of Cleveland; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernie Varner officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Parker Family.
