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March 2021

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Tate, Minnie Lou Daffron, age 77, of Old Hickory, TN, died March 1, 2021. Minnie was retired from the banking industry. She enjoyed golfing, camping and cross-stitching. Minnie was born in Jasper, TN and was the daughter of the late, Daisy David Daffron and Ruth Murner Daffron.

She is survived by:

Husband of 58 years – Austin A. “Buck” Tate

Sons – David (Martha) Tate and Eric (Tammy) Tate

Sisters – Margaret French, Jean Parks, and Mary King

Grandchildren – Anthony Tate, Dustin (Jennifer) Tate, Sarah Tate

                       and Caleb Tate

Great-grandchild – Layla Tate

Many nieces and nephews

 

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 75816, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Householder-Murray, Terry Lynn, age 59, of Hermitage, TN, died March 6, 2021. Terry was an employee of Primeritus Financial Services, Inc. She loved fishing, watching sports, especially NASCAR and Barbara Streisand. She had just recently started diamond painting. Terry was preceded in death by her father, John Murray.

She is survived by:

Spouse – Ramona Householder-Murray

Mother – Rita Murray-Anderson

Daughters – Amanda Walker and Melissa Walker

Brother – Mark Murray

Grandchildren – Asa and Ryeleigh

Nephew – Brendan Murray

Former spouses – Jeff Walker and Debbie Deter

 

No services are planned.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be the Downs Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, 111 N. Wilson Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Sherrill, Charles Branson, age 89, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died March 8, 2021. Mr. Sherrill was born on a farm near Grandview, TN and was the son of the late William Major Sherrill and Amy Irene Garrison Sherrill. He was a member of The Pointe Church. Mr. Sherrill was a graduate of Spring City High School, where he played on the football team, and he attended Lee College in Cleveland, TN. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sherrill owned Sherrill’s TV, Furniture and Appliance, one of the earliest suppliers of TVs in the Chattanooga area. Mr. Sherrill ran for U.S. Congress to represent the 7th District of Georgia, and he served for a total of 20 years as Mayor of Rossville, GA.  While Mayor, Mr. Sherrill was active in the Georgia Municipal Association.

 

Throughout his life, Mr. Sherrill enjoyed helping people.  As Mayor, he renovated Rossville Park and added additional baseball fields.  He frequently visited the park on Friday nights, and was delighted that the Park was active with ballgames and people having a good time.  He fielded phone calls at home, often on weekends, from city residents who needed help with all kinds of issues.  He visited numerous churches to speak on behalf of Gideons International, an organization that raises funds to distribute Bibles.  

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Agnes Reed, Masel Reed, Jewell Dunn and Nellie Brown.

He is survived by:

Wife of 68 years – Sylvia Broxton Sherrill

Children – Sherry (Rich) Tiner of Lebanon, TN,

               David (Amy) Sherrill of Atlanta, GA and

               Paul (Linda Kaiser) Sherrill of Grapevine, TX

Brother – Mitchell Sherrill

Grandchildren – Matthew (Sarah) Morgan, Alex (Madeline) Morgan,

                       Thomas Sherrill and Sabrina Sherrill

Great-grandchild – Henry Morgan

Many nieces and nephews

 

Private graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. CST Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Reed Cemetery off Happy Top Rd in Grandview, TN with Pastor Rich Tiner officiating. For those attending, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Gray, Shirley Ann, age 80, of Mt. Juliet, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Shirley was born in Shirley, Arkansas on December 9, 1940 and was the daughter of the late, Lodis and Freda Mitchell Young. She graduated from Judsonia High School in Judsonia, AR. After graduation, Shirley moved to Nashville where she attended Draughon’s Business College. Shirley retired from John Deal Company in Mt. Juliet. She really enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and being outdoors. Shirley attended Silver Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Gray and her siblings, Wilburn Young, Jewell Young, Lloyd Young and Lyle Young.

She is survived by:

Sons – James Lee (Connie) Gray and Bobby “Wally” (Joy) Gray

Siblings – Sara (Fred) Donaldson, Carol (Duke) Griffin, Walter (Betty) Young,

              Henry (Lynn) Young, Linda Whitlock, Lovene Bryant and

              Wayne Young

Grandchildren – Holly (Douglas) Cammuse, Nolan Gray and Hannah Gray

Great-grandchildren – Carson and Caroline Cammuse

Many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends

 

Visitation will be 10 a.m.–12 noon Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel. The family respectfully requests, that anyone planning to attend, to please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with

Bro. Russ Stephens officiating. Active pallbearers will be James Lee Gray, Bobby “Wally” Gray, Nolan Gray and Michael Griffin.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Leash on Life and The Joy Clinic, 507 Jim Draper Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087. www.newleashonlife.org

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Gardner, Helen Marvine, age 85 of Nashville, TN, died March 16, 2021. Marvine was a born in Carthage, TN and was the daughter of the late, Lester D. McCall and Avo Rebecca Cook McCall. She was a member of The Fellowship Church at Two Rivers and retired from the Methodist Publishing House. Marvine was an artist and enjoyed ballroom dancing.

She is survived by:

Son – Gary Gardner

Sisters – Peggy Fiato, Jeanette Spallone, Faye McCall and Kathy Dunham

Granddaughter – Lauren (Paul) Hosper

Many nieces and nephews

 

Private funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 19, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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McClellan, Daniel Wayne, age 58 of Nashville, TN, died March 16, 2021. Dan was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Gerald W. McClellan and Dorothy Louise Taylor McClellan. He attended Dupont High School.

He is survived by:

Sisters – Deborah (James) Martin and Cathy (Tom) Cheney

6 Nephews

Step-mother - Carolyn McClellan

 

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

Visitation will be 12:30-2 p.m. Friday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Bond, Ida Charlene Overstreet, age 74 of Old Hickory, TN, died March 16, 2021. Charlene was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, William T. Overstreet and Lurline Ferguson Overstreet. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet and the Red Hat Society. Charlene enjoyed square dancing and was a former member of the Music City Singles Square Dance Club and the Wilson County Squares. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. “Junior” Bond and her siblings, William, Marshall and Mamie.

She is survived by:

Son – David Ray (Deborah) Bond

Daughters – Ginger Renea (Dennis) Black and Kay Rochelle (Timothy) Wade

Sister – Norma Castaneda

Grandchildren – David Joshua Bond, Rachel Ray Couch (Terrance) Gibbs and

                       Marina Lynn Bond

Great-grandchildren – Terrance “Sonny” Gibbs and Layla Kay Gibbs

 

Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Billie Friel officiating. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Active pallbearers will be David Bond, Timmy Wade, Terrance Gibbs,  David Burchette, Robert Fitzgerald and Ronald Bond.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Nashville Rescue Mission or Alive Hospice.

 

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service time Saturday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Stallings, Barbara Jean, age 81 of Hermitage, TN, died March 18, 2021. Barbara was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, James Woodson Hatcher, Sr. and Mallie Elizabeth Lanius Hatcher. She was a member of Mt. Juliet church of Christ. Barbara enjoyed traveling, camping and flower gardening. She also enjoyed attended events at the American Legion Post #88 and the Donelson Fifty Forward Senior Citizens Center. Barbara was also preceded in death by her husbands, Dewey C. Slusher, Sr. and Douglas Stallings; son – Chad E. Slusher and brothers, James Woodson Hatcher, Jr. and James Tennyson Hatcher.

She is survived by:

Children – Dewey Slusher, Jr., Corey T. (Michele) Slusher and

               Cathy (Arel) Hayes

8 Grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren

Many nieces, nephews and cousins

 

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. Wayne Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Leeville Cemetery. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

 

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Graves, James Merritt, age 80, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died March 16, 2021. Merritt was born in Seminole, OK and was the son of the late, James Herman Graves and Gladys Elaine Merritt Graves. He grew up in the east Texas oil field of Joinerville. Merritt graduated from Gaston High School. He went on to earn his BS degree from Stephen F. Austin College in Nacoqdoches, TX, his Master’s degree from Whitter College in Whitter, CA and his PhD from Texas A&M in College Station, TX. Merritt taught school in California, Texas and Tennessee. In Tennessee, he taught at Apollo, Murrell Special School, Glencliff High School and Peabody College. Merritt retired from teaching in 2002. He was a CHYAA softball coach in Crieve Hall for many years and served on the CHYAA Board of Directors. Merritt established the Special Olympics program at Glencliff High School and continued to be involved with Special Olympics at Wilson Central High School even after he retired. After his retirement, he also taught GED classes at the Davidson County Jail, spent time researching family history and writing books. Merritt was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Trathen (DD530) and the USS Galveston (CLG) during the Vietnam War. Merritt retired as a LTJG in 1966 after two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the USS Trathen Association and served as President for four years. Merritt was also a member of the Retired Officers Association and the Military Officers Association of America. He was an Honor Flight participant, a trip to Washington, DC honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Merritt was a member of Victory Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Lee Graves; brother, Tom Graves; sister-in-law, Janie Young and brothers-in-law, Jerry Young and Jimmy Boyd.

He is survived by:

Wife of 57 ½ years – Barbara Graves

Daughters – Melissa (Darren) Elrod and Merri Kay Graves

Sister – Kay Graves

Sister-in-law – Virginia Graves

Granddaughters – Paxton Elrod and Piper Elrod

Several nieces and nephews

 

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chuck Groover officiating. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Gaston Museum or Special Olympics.

 

Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Sunday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Cain, Janet Kaye, age 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 14, 2020. Mrs. Cain was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed flowers and cooking. Mrs. Cain was the daughter of the late, Florinda and Elena Vigorito Bartone. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Angie Bartone, Stephen Bartone, and Lucille Krafchak.

She is survived by:

Husband of 54 years – Marvin Wayne Cain

Children – Jeffrey David Cain and Rachel Ann Cain

Sister – Loretta Mirando

Several nieces and nephews

Granddog – Sofie

 

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church, 2905 N. Mt. Juliet Road with Pastor Jeff Streszoff officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Williams, Eric Keith, age 56, of Mt. Juliet, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2020. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He loved his family and playing with his grandson, Rowen, very much and was so excited for the arrival of his granddaughter, Andersyn, in May. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Williams and sister, Melissa Brown.

He is survived by:

Wife - Teresa O’Brien Williams

Daughters - Erica (Jeremiah) Vivio and Tara Williams

Mother - Jean Williams

Sister - Lori Williams

Grandchildren - Rowen and Andersyn Vivio.

Family and friends will gather at Bond Memorial Chapel from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021 to celebrate Eric’s life. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Haines, June Louise, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021.  June was born on June 23, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Josephine Canick.  She married Charles E. Haines on September 22, 1956 in Chicago.  She enjoyed reading, drawing with pastels and anything the color purple. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Craig Haines.

She is survived by:

Children - Charles Haines of Sandy, Utah and

              Sandy (Scott) Frazier of Mt. Juliet

Grandchildren - Brandise, Christopher and Connor

Great-grandchildren - Gauge, Cassius, Athena and Issac

Sister - Louise Detwiler of Urbana, IL

Several nieces and nephews

 

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Carroll, Carole Ann, age 84, of Savannah, GA, died March 18, 2021. Carole was born in Albany, NY, and was the daughter of the late Leonard Raymond and Esther Nelson Raymond. She lived in Binghamton, NY where she raised her children and later attended college. Years later, she moved to Florida. She was a member of Lakeside Community Church in Clearwater, FL, a certified Biblical Counselor with ACBC and participated in Haiti Gospel Ministries. Carole worked as an accountant for most of her life and retired from the Florida Power Company. As a self-taught artist, she had a passion for painting and sold paintings, cards, and crafts throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carroll.

She is survived by:

Children – Terri (Jack) Thames, Patrick (Debra) Carroll and

               Barbara (Mark) Mann

Grandchildren- Benjamin Ebersold, Brendan Carroll, Evan Carroll,

Marguerite “Maggie” Carroll and Ian Carroll, April Guzman, Noah Mann

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Grace Bible Fellowship, 755 N. Greenhill Road, Mt. Juliet, TN. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Thursday at the church.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Mounts, Jeffrey Owen, age 46, of LaVergne, TN, died March 20, 2021. Jeff was born in Huntington, WV and grew up in Mt. Juliet. He was a long-time employee of Parallon. Jeff enjoyed traveling; Gatlinburg and New Orleans were favorite destinations. Before children, he could often be found relaxing at Arrington Vineyards. He enjoyed channeling his inner-Jimi Hendrix playing his guitar and LSU football.  He loved his dogs, Lilly and Liam, and tolerated “Tammy’s” cats. He will be remembered for his distinct sense of humor and his penchant for witty memes. Most of all, he will be remembered for his devotion to his family.

 

He is survived by:

Wife – Tammy Dale Mounts

Children – Jacob Mounts and Jaylynn Mounts

Mother – Sherri (T.J.) Mounts

Father – Dennis Mounts

Twin Brother – Jason Mounts

Grandmother – Nora Williams

Uncles – Donnie (Cinda) Williams and Randy (Edna) Williams

Sister-in-law – Tiffany (Dawn) Dale

 

Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel. For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

 

For those who choose, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the future education of Jacob and Jaylynn.

 

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Camden, John Edward  January 12, 1937—March 27, 2021.  John Edward Camden was born in Alton Missouri on a cold, windy, snowy day on January 12, 1937 to Rena Mae and Cecil Hubert Camden.  In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his older half-brother, younger brother (Tom Camden), and one of his sisters, (Linda Hollis). John’s childhood carried him across the state of Missouri, from the shadows of the Ozarks to the gateway to the west.  As a child, he loved sneaking into Sportsman’s Park to catch a glimpse of Stan Musial and the Gashouse Gang as they came to define an era of baseball.  He sold newspapers in the pre-dawn cold in the middle of the streets bathed in starlight.  He ended the fights his younger brother Tom started.  He helped his younger sisters grow up tough, strong, and unafraid of what the world would throw at them.  Such is the life of a young man who attended 7 different high schools.  He loved his mother dearly until the day she left him.  His was a hard world, but one filled with love and family—there’s a rousing card game being played today in that corner of heaven that allows more colorful language. But life in Missouri was too small for John, who skipped town to join the Air Force so fast they had to mail him a copy of his high-school diploma.  Service to his country became the defining aspect of John’s life.  The idea of America captivated him, and he loved his country dearly.  Over the next forty years, John’s service took him around the globe—from the gentle island paradise of Guam, to the desolate frozen plains of northern Alaska.  He served in times of peace and war, and at all times, he served honorably.  John was a highly decorated airman.  But the true measure of his career is not the ribbons on his chest, but in the lives of the men he touched.  They were—and they remain—a Band of Brothers.

45 years of marriage is a remarkable achievement.  John and Bettie enjoyed a true partnership.  Bettie’s gentle spirit and loving instinct was a perfect complement to John’s damn-the-cannons approach to just about everything.  They made each other’s lives richer, and in doing so, enriched everyone around them.  He loved her dearly, till death bid them part.

He will be missed by many and forgotten by none.

 

He is survived by:

Wife of 45 years - Bettie Camden

Son - Wes Camden

Daughter-in-law - Emily Camden

Grandson and namesake - John Alton “Jack” Camden

Sisters - Myra and Katie

 

Graveside services with military honors will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg, TN

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Pollock, Lavinia Langston, age 62 of Mt. Juliet, TN, died March 30, 2021. Lavinia was a born in Mayfield, KY and was the daughter of the late, Paul and Lennie Short Langston. She was a member of Green Hill Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Her greatest joy was being a wife, a mother to her girls and “Nena” to her grandchildren and great-grandchild.

She is survived by:

Husband of 48 years – Ben Pollock

Daughters – Jennifer Pollock (Jay) Osborne, Sabrina Spring and

                  Kimberly Pollock

Siblings – Clayton Langston, Emmalene (David) Hayden,

              Emma (George) Hayden and Libby (Charlie) Shankle

Grandchildren – Zach Pollock, Brianna Pollock, Ashley Roby, Carly Hummel,

                       Casey Hummel, Hannah Spring, Allison Spring and

                       Derrick Dobson

Great-grandchild – Kannan Isaiah Dobson

Many nieces and nephews

 

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2021 at Green Hill Church, 13251 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN with Dr. Daryl Crouch and Rickey Baxley officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Chris Hayden, Tim Hayden, Matt Hayden, Chuck Wiggins, Zach Pollock, Will Gibson, Alex Graves and Derrick Dobson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Care Bears Sunday School Class at Green Hill Church.

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Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Everyone's Wilson www.everyoneswilson.org.

 

Visitation will be at Green Hill Church on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and Friday from 9-11 a.m.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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Bates, Kenneth Gray, age 82 of Lebanon, TN, died March 31, 2021. Kenneth was a member of Adams Grove Church of Christ. He was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Kenneth retired from GreyHound and later owned A1 Pickup and Delivery Service. He was a member of Mt. Juliet Masonic Lodge #642 F&AM and Harvey Freeman Chapter #181 Order of the Eastern Star. Kenneth enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and farming. He was the son of the late, James Howard Bates and Willette Gray Bates.

He is survived by:

Wife of 58 years – Joyce Hackney Bates

Daughters – Phyllis (Johnnie) Webb and Phoebe (Eugene) Neal

Brother – Barry (Donna) Bates

Sister – Jamie (Larry) Joyner

Grandchildren – Ashlee (Mark) Thompson, Kyle Webb, Hayley Collinsworth

                       and Mackenzie Zychal

Great-grandchildren – Emilynn Thompson, Fallon Collinsworth,

                               Ruby Thompson and Jamie Collinsworth

Several nieces and nephews – Kasey Joyner, Taylor (Mylania) Bates,

                                          Trevor (Rachel) Bates and Tanner Bates

 

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Elder Van Mathis and Elder Pat Hackney officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Kyle Webb, Mark Thompson, Taylor Bates, Trevor Bates, Tanner Bates and Philip Lea. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Mt. Juliet High School Class of 1957.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday ending with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. and again from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

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