He was a retired livestock dealer, a member of First United Methodist Church in Obion, 50-year member of Western Sun Masonic Lodge in Troy, member of Al Chymia Shrine Temple in Memphis and a graduate of Draughns Business College in Memphis.
Graveside services were at 11 a.m. today in Rosehill Cemetery in Obion with the Rev. Jim Wolfgang officiating. Cryer Funeral Home in Obion was in charge of arrangements.
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