Martin Millsaps

PINEY FLATS, Tenn. – Martin "Marty" Hans Millsaps, age 18, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was a son of the Rev. Charles Millsaps Sr. and Ingrid Ossenbrugge Millsaps. Marty was a lay minister and lifelong member of Good News Fellowship Church, Piney Flats. He loved the Lord, Christian metal music and attending church. Marty was a 2009 graduate of Sullivan East High School.
He was preceded in death by a paternal mamaw, Louise Millsaps; a maternal grandpa, Claus Ossenbrugge; a special nephew, Michael W.P. Reece; a cousin, Jessica Ossenbrugge; two uncles; and three aunts.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include one brother, the Rev. Charles J. Millsaps Jr. of the home; a special sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Mikey Reece of Piney Flats; paternal papaw, Baxter Millsaps of Piney Flats; maternal grandma, Ana Ossenbrugge of Cleveland, Ohio; special nieces and nephew, Mikayla Reece, Hannah Reece and Charlie Reece, all of Piney Flats; and special friends, Tim Whitaker and Regina Rivenbark, both of Piney Flats. He was loved by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. David Kalwinsky, Dr. Kathy Klopfenstein and the staff of St. Jude Affiliate Clinic and Niswonger Children's Hospital in Johnson City for the love and support they provided for Marty.
The celebration of life service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Good News Fellowship Church, 1684 Weaver Branch Road, Piney Flats, with the Rev. Michael Reece and eulogist Tim Whitaker officiating. Music will be provided by the Rev. John Matherly, the Rev. Jason Thompson and the Rev. Charles J. Millsaps Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the church. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, in Trivett Cemetery, Piney Flats. Everyone is asked to meet at Good News Fellowship Church Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the Rev. Charles J. Millsaps Jr., Steven Millsaps, Donnie Millsaps, John Harper, the Rev. John Matherly, Dale Reece, Tim Whitaker and the Rev. Jason Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jordan Poe, Mark Harper, the Rev. Terry Freeman and Jason Riddle.
Those who prefer a memorial, in lieu of flowers, may make donations to St. Jude Affiliate Clinic and Niswonger Children's Hospital, 400 North State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN 37601. Condolences may be made electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook.
Tetrick Funeral Home – Bluff City Chapel, (423) 538-7131, is serving the family.