Max Galyon

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Max Galyon

Max Galyon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyker Funeral Homes - Harriman from Nov. 21, 2021 to Jan. 4, 2022.

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Max Galyon age 74 of Harriman passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his home. He was a member of the South Harriman Baptist Church. Max retired from the Y-12 National Security Complex after 40 years. He was an avid golfer, loved fishing and hunting. Max refereed high school football for 17 years. He loved his family and his friends. Preceded in death by his parents John and Marilyn Galyon.
Survivors include:
Wife of 46 years Mary Ruth Galyon of Harriman;
Son Jayson Galyon of Harriman;
Daughter and son in law Angela and John Brackett of Lenoir City;
Grandchildren Alyssa, Caleb and Nicole Brackett;
Sister and brother in law Rita and Donald Pack of Chattanooga.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2021, at the Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. Burial 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Roane Memorial Gardens. Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is serving the Galyon Family.

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January 4, 2022

Staff of J.S. Kyker & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. J.S. Kyker & Sons, Inc. posted to the memorial.

November 22, 2021

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November 22, 2021

Jim Hensley posted to the memorial.

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Staff of J.S. Kyker & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. J.S. Kyker & Sons, Inc.

January 4, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mike Borum

November 22, 2021

Worked with Max at Y-12 and referred football with him. Great guy. Rest In Peace my friend.

Jim Hensley

November 22, 2021

I really enjoyed the times I got to spend with Max. He was a true friend. Praying for the family during this difficult time.

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