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Guinn, Emma Jean "Kelly", age 75, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away suddenly, Monday, December 8, 2003 in Knoxville, TN while visiting her new great-granddaughter. Kelly was very devoted to her family. She recently retired from Pinellas County Schools where she worked for 18 years with severely emotionally disturbed children. Kelly and her husband moved from Lawrenceville, IL to St. Petersburg, FL in 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Paul Guinn; and her sister, Joyce Hensley . She will be greatly missed by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jody Guinn Mackay and Donald M. Mackay, Jr. of Knoxville, TN, Pam Grooms and Tim Grooms of Palm Harbor, FL; grandchildren, Justin Paul Mackay, Meghan Mackay Holgerson and husband, Bryan, Caitlin Grooms and Hayden Grooms; one great granddaughter, Elise Taylor Holgerson; sisters, Mildred Sager of Sumner, IL and Phyllis Ford of Findlay, OH. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 - 7 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, FL. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Donald M. Mackay officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 is serving the family of Emma Jean Guinn.
Renfro, Sandra Pope, age 63, of Harriman and more recently of West Knoxville, passed away Saturday morning, December 6, 2003 at her home. Sandra was a member of MENSA. She was a former financial officer in New Orleans, LA. Sandra was a graduate of Loyola University magna cum laude. She loved to read and enjoyed Genealogy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Pope and Frankie Wright Pope; brother, Ronald Gary Pope. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Misty Renfro of Benton; granddaughter, Savannah Renfro; sister, Rebecca Pope Hicks of Kingston. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. with Rev. Larry Trotter officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 631047,Baltimore, MD 21263-1047., Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Renfro family.
Ferguson, Billy Joe, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away Monday evening December 8, 2003 at East Tennessee Baptist Medical Center. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Arlie Hickey Ferguson; brothers, Jimmy Ferguson; sister, Katherine Ferguson Dills. Survivors: wife, Alta Ferguson; son, Billy Joe Ferguson of Knoxville; 1 grandchild; brothers, Gene Ferguson, Bobby Ferguson both of Knoxville, Clyde Ferguson of Walland; sisters, Nancy Murray of Powell, Betty Baker of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service 7 p.m. Thursday Sutherland Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Hickey officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Ferguson family.
Sleeper, Christopher Kent, age 47, of Farragut went home December 7, 2003. Chris worked with Weskem/Alliant of Oak Ridge. He enjoyed his children, baseball and golf. Chris was preceded in death by his son, Kalen Chase Sleeper; father, Harvey Prescott Sleeper. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Joanne Sleeper; children, Aislynn Sleeper who is presently at University of North Alabama, Jordan Sleeper who is a sophomore at Farragut High School; mother, Helen O'Conner Sleeper of Florence, AL; brothers, Ricky, Randy, Dale and Todd Sleeper; sisters, Nancy Kanive, Donna Buss, and twin sister Christine Ford; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. with Rev. Mark J. Blalack officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Sleeper family.
Lockwood, Rev. Bobby, age 50, of Farragut, formerly of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord suddenly on December 10, 2003 at his home. Bobby was pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. He was formerly the Children's Director at First Baptist Concord. Bobby was a friend to all and touched the lives of all he knew through his ministry. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and son. Survivors: wife of 29 and a half years, Linda Lockwood; sons, Jason Lockwood of Knoxville and Lee Lockwood of Toccoa Falls, GA; daughter, Elizabeth Lockwood of Louisville, KY; parents, Jim and Joy Lockwood of Palm Springs, FL; grandmother, Elizabeth Alexander of College Park, MD; sisters, Ronnie Lee Lockwood and Judy DePoy; brothers, Jimmy, Tommy, Mike and Mark Lockwood; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Dr. Doug Sager and Rev. John Peach officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, c/o Friendship Baptist Church, 1998 Friendship Rd, Lenoir City, TN 37772.Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Lockwood family.
Campbell, Robert J., age 79, of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospice, Halls. He fought a courageous fight with cancer. Bob was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church. He worked 42 years at the K-25 Plant in Oak Ridge and had delivered flowers for West Knox Florist for the last several years. He ushered at University of Tennessee ball games for 15 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Alice Campbell, and sister, Ruth Campbell. Survived by his faithful wife of 61 ½ years, Alvah M. Campbell; brothers, Paul Campbell and wife, Bonnie, Roy Campbell and wife, Clara Lou, Earl Campbell and wife, Wanda; sister, Gladys Campbell; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 8:00 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City Chapel. Rev. Nick Coker will officiate. Family and friends will gather in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Friday for graveside services and interment with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Serving as pallbearers: Don Campbell, Steve Campbell, David Garner, R. C. Ladd, Tom Ladd, and Fred Tedder. Click Funeral Home at 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City is serving the family of Robert Campbell.
Adams, Hazel Roberts, age 84, of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Adams. Survived by her children, John Adams, Anna Lou Hickman and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Mike Hickman and wife, Ruth Ann, Jill Hall and husband, Frank; 4 great grandchildren, Jacob and Ashton Hall, Nathan and Grace Ann Hickman all of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Fred Cook officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Hazel Adams.
Proaps, Edna Paralee Summitt, age 88, of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, December 12, 2003, at the Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. Edna was retired from the Colonial Shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Paul Proaps; parents, John and Lula Summitt; brothers: Clifford Summitt, Ed Summitt, Ray Summitt and Reid Summitt; sister, Blanche Hudson. Survived by her children, Peggy Watson and husband, Phillip of Knoxville, Paula (Pod) Cathey and husband, Allen of Loudon, Larry Proaps and wife, Cathey of Lenoir City; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Ella Mae Johnson of Tallahassee, FL; sisters-in-law: Alice and Dee Proaps, Barbara Bright and husband, Allan, Sue Tilley and husband, Ronnie; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Gooden officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Edna Proaps.
Frye, Larry Shawn, age 16, of Greenback, passed away suddenly Friday, December 12, 2003. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Thomas Vincil; grandfather, James Pickell and uncle, Jeff Pickell. Survived by his mother, Brenda Pickell Vincil of Greenback; brother, Mark Frye of Greenback; grandmother, Ann Pickell of Loudon; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; very special friend, Tim Vance. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 15th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Silvey officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Service as pallbearers: L. J. Kelso, Justin Gardner, Dale Shubert and Travis Shubert. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Larry Shawn Frye.
Jones, Charles "Chuck", age 69, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2003 at the Parkwest Medical Center. Chuck was retired from Loudon Co. Highway Department. He attended Unitia Free Holiness Church. Preceded in death by daughters, Robin Elizabeth Jones and Vicki Jo Norton; father, James Jones; mother, Ruth Hyde; brother, Robert Norman Jones and grandson, Jimmy Griffith. Survived by wife of 44 years, Betty Joanne Wolfe Jones; sons: Chuck Jones of Waxhaw, NC, Shawn Jones of Lenoir City, and Brad Jones and wife, Sherry of Maryville, Michael Jones and David Jones of Ohio; daughters, Ruth Beatty and husband, Frank of Charlotte, NC, Brenda Brissette and husband, Jeff of Monroe, NC, and Bonnie Jenkins and husband, Richard of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Dawn Johnson, Jeremy Griffith, Mandy Jones, Brandon and Bailey Jones, Tyler and Connor Beatty, Christina and Heather Brissette, Lauren, Robin, Chelsea Jones, Brandi Moore, Michael and Jessica Jenkins, and Summer Jones; great grandchildren, Taylor, Mekenzie and Madison Pope, and Jacob Griffith; brother, Dale Jones and wife, Norma of Ottawa Lake, MI. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Unitia Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Charles (Chuck) Jones.
Tinell, Bertha Smithers, age 84, of Spring Place Apts. Lenoir City, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003. She was a member of Lee Height Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Bertha was preceded in death by her two husbands, Walter Smithers and Jess Tinell; son, Bobby Smithers; parents, Joe Sneed and Celia Miller Simpson; brothers, James and Willie Joe Sneed; sister, Marie Burrell and son-in-law, Bill Haggard. She is survived by her sons: Charles Smithers and wife, Becky of AL, Jackie Smithers and wife, Mary of GA, Kenneth Smithers of Lenoir City; daughters: Dorothy Silcox and husband, Billy of Lenoir City, Frances Osborne and husband, Eddie of Bluff City, Theresa Thomas and husband, Wayne of Lenoir City, Johnnie Haggard and fiancee, Charles Talmadge of Lenoir City; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; brothers: Charles Sneed of OH, John Sneed of CA, Ed Simpson of Clinton and John Simpson of NJ; sisters: Alice Harrison of TX, Louise Carr of NJ and Ella Moats of Clinton; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Capooth and Rev. Doug Easter officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gary Bingham officiating. Bertha's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home at 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City is serving the family of Bertha Smithers Tinell.
Rader, Andrew (Andy), age 84, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003. He was of the Baptist Faith. Andy retired from Cleveland Enamel Plant. He is survived by his wife of 57 ½ years, Marion Rader; sons, Thomas Rader and William Rader both of Lenoir City; grandson, Drew Rader of Cleveland; sister, Georgia Duncan of Athens; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Andrew (Andy) Rader.
Dawley, Sharon Elizabeth, age 55, of Farragut, passed away suddenly Sunday December 14, 2003 at Park West Hospital. Sharon was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and was very active in church activities. She was an LPN for Dr. Michael Miller, Allergist. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was active in the Glen Abbey homeowners association. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Edna Wright. Survivors: husband of 35 years, Mike Dawley; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Pat Stapleton of Knoxville; grandson, Michael Stapleton; sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Gray Hatcher of Mt. Juliet, TN; niece, Megan; nephew, Danny. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church with Father Chris Michelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, 119 Dameron Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Dawley family.
Kinkaid, Lawrence E. (Larry), age 78, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003 at the U. T. Medical Center. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. A veteran of W. W. II serving in the South Pacific with the U. S. Navy. Larry retired from Y-12, Oak Ridge. He was a former member of Jaycee's. A former teacher and basketball coach at Lenoir City High School. Larry was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his father, Buhl Kinkaid; mother, Frances Whitaker Kinkaid and brother, Glenn Kinkaid. Survived by his wife of 52 years, June Elizabeth Henry Kinkaid; daughters, Gina Christian and husband, Bryan of Fountain City, Becky Kinkaid of Tampa, FL and Kay Kinkaid of Los Angeles, CA; granddaughters, Laurel Christian and Caroline Christian; sister-in-law, Beulah Kinkaid of Knoxville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bo and Shirley Henry of Maryville; nephew, Steve (Bo) Henry and wife, June of Vonore; nieces, Julie Cabot and husband, Larry of Peachtree City, GA, Jodi Walker and husband, John of Friendsville, and Holly Burkett and husband, Lee of Birmingham, AL; close cousins, Carolyn and Gene Jones of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Billy Henry and wife, Jane of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 606, Lenoir City, TN. 37771 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Larry Kinkaid.
McConkey, Mary Louise, age 54, of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2003 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God. Survived by her son, Andy Mak and Bryon Valentine of Lenoir City; grandchild, Kirby Mak-Valentine; mother, Irene K. White of Lenoir City; brothers, Tommy White of Loudon and Charles White of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; niece, Vicki Fritts; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ernie Varner officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Mary McConkey.
Holt, Richard Allen II, age 27, of Greenback, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003. He is survived by his mother, Linda Faye Coffman Lindseyof Greenback; father, Richard Allen Holt of Lenoir City; sisters, Jennifer Renee Morrison of Lenoir City. Taymie Waynette Beem of Greenback, Amanda Kate Holt of Lenoir City, and Danielle Elizabeth Perkey of Greenback; brother, Gleason Taylor Holt of Lenoir City; grandparents, Jimmy Coffman, Taymie Smith and Festes and Carol Holt all of Lenoir City; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Fritts officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Richard Allen Holt II.
Mitchell, Nathan Scott, age 31, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 17, 2003. Nathan was a musician, artist, and poet. He was a bass guitar player with the rock group Mustard, and an accomplished chef. Nathan was a 1990 graduate of Farragut High School and attended the University of Tennessee. His passions included being with his family, playing guitar, jazz, film making, photography and poetry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fredric E. and Elizabeth B. Hucks, Milton S. Mitchell. Survived by his father and step mother, Michael J. and Georgette H. Mitchell ; his mother, Denise E. Hucks; his brothers, Robert S. Mitchell and Matthew P. Mitchell; his sisters, Brooke A. Peterson, Kristen D. Peterson and Megan M. Mitchell; grandmother, Dorthy P. Mitchell; all of Knoxville; aunts, Diane Tibbs, Donna Markham, Deborah Hucks; uncle, Ric Hucks; Princess and B. Co. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. Steven Sallee and Mr. Gill Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Celebrate Recovery Ministry, c/o Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Mitchell family.
Martin, Deirdre Lee, age 46, passed away, on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at Baptist Hospital, from a heart attack. Survivors include her children; Glenn, Jennifer, Falcon and their father Thomas LaBorde, her daughter Andrea Martin, her twin brothers Craig and Drew, and mother Audrey Martin. She was preceded in death by her father James Martin and son Richard Garcia. Deedee will also be missed by many other friends and family members whose lives she touched along her journey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, at 5 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Elseroad presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Martin Children Education Fund c/o Grace Lutheran Church, 9076 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN. Click Funeral Home is serving the family of Deirdre Martin.
Crass, Danny Allen, age 4 weeks, infant son of Danny DeWayne and Kathy Crass of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 17, 2003. Survivors including his parents; grandparents, Trudy Crass of Knoxville, Danny Crass of Lenoir City, Suzie Heiple of Illinois; great grandfather, Wally Humphress of Illinois; great grandmother, Elizabeth Maynard of Lenoir City; cousins, Taylor and Emille Green of Loudon, Desiree and Eric Crass of Lenoir City, Jacob Heiple of Lenoir City and Wesley and Jay Horner of Ill. several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Pellom officiating. Burial will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Danny Allen Crass.
Shepherd, Jeffrey Andrew (Jeff), age 24 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003 at his home. Jeff was a graduate of Farragut High School. He was employed by Lowe's. Preceded in death by grandmother, Kathryn Gunning; grandfather, James Avery Shepherd; brother, Christopher Shepherd; sister, Melissa Shepherd; and cousin, Thomas Shepherd. Survived by parents, James and Marilyn Shepherd; brother, Michael Shepherd all Knoxville; grandfather, William Gunning; grandmother, Laverne Shepherd both of New York; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hawkins Chapel with Rev. Ellen Braden. Interment will be in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Jeff Shepherd.
Kerr, David M., age 69, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003. He was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was an Assistant Sunday School Teacher in the Adult Class. David was owner and operator of Dave's Marine. He served in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by father, Leonard Kerr; mother, Louise Kerr; sister, Jo Ann Kerr; brother, Bobby Kerr; son, Randy Kerr and the mother of his children, Betty Jo Kerr. Survived by his wife, Vontella Kerr; daughters, Debbie Kerr and Tammy Kerr Griffith both of Lenoir City; step-daughter, Cindy Barnett; grandchildren, Josh Kerr, Shawna Barnett and Caleb Bandy; sister, Sandra Tipton and husband, Wayne of Greenback; sister-in-law, Patsy Whitaker of Lenoir City; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Kerr of Roane Co.; mother-in-law, Maxine Craig of Lenoir City; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eddie and Betty Craig of Lenoir City, Wayne and Teresa Craig of Rockwood, Jay Cecil and Darlene Craig, Jerry and Lena Craig, Jay Cee Jr. and Karen Craig all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews; many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Bandy and Rev. Jamey Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Eddie Craig, Cecil Craig, Jerry Craig, Wayne Craig, Jay Craig and Larry Davis. Honorary pallbearers, J. D. Watkins and Jimmy Courtney. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of David M. Kerr.
McCollum, Charles Homer, age 64, of Friendsville, TN, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2003. Charles was born September 27, 1939, in Loudon County to Cecil and Tennie Keaton McCollum. He was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church in Maryville and a former member of Friendsville Planning Commission and Friendsville City Council. Charles retired from Lockheed Martin in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, James Long of Friendsville. Survived by his wife of forty-two years, Joyce Long McCollum; daughters, Kathy Brashears and husband, Richard of Lexington, KY, Karen Kirk and husband, Jerry of Powell, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, H.C. and Delores McCollum of Friendsville, Richard and Eve McCollum of Shalimar, FL; mother-in-law, Kathleen Hammontree Long of Friendsville, TN; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marion and Butch Stinnett of Lenoir City; special cousins, Scotty and Aileen Long of Lenoir City; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Coates of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church and Rev. Tim Carter of Friends Church will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Hickory Valley Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Rev. Coates and Rev. Rick Sandlin officiating. Pallbearers will be: Mike Shepherd, Jake Peters, Sam Chapman, Bill Palmer, Carroll Cates, Brad and Jimmy Stinnett; Honorary Pallbearers will be: Scotty Long, Johnny Coffey, Ray Ahl and Gus Johnson. The family requests those wishing to make memorial donations please direct them to: Tacket Creek Ministry, 814 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Charles McCollum.
