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Gordon Gwathney Obituary
Seymour, TN - Gordon Elmer Gwathney, Jr., age 88 of Seymour, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born in Paint Rock, Alabama, and grew up in Asheville, North Carolina. Gordon was a Navy Seabee Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a longtime employee of Fredrickson Motor Express. Gordon enjoyed the outdoors and being a Scout Master for many years, and was a proud member of the American Legion Post 104 Honor Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Myrtle Gwathney and sister, Marie Nichols. Survivors: Wife of 54 years: Carolyn Patricia Gwathney. Sons: Gordon Edward Gwathney and wife Angela, Russell Patrick Gwathney. Grandchildren: Brianna Gwathney, Bryce Gwathney, Abbygail Gwathney, Jesse and Brody Gwathney. Sister: Wanda Fore and husband Paul. Special thanks to Ben C. Atchley Nursing Facility and caretakers Debbie and HelenFamily and friends will meet Friday, August 9 at 9:30 AM at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway for the graveside service, with military honors to be provided by the American Legion Post 104. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN. 37865 (865)577-2807. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
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