He was a retired construction worker and heavy-equipment operator. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Ridgely Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday in the Tiptonville Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff O'Dell officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Memorial Gardens.
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