He was a construction worker for several years with his father. He also worked for the railroad, 12 years. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958. He was a member of the America Legion, Post #0005 for 34 years.
He is survived by wife of 45 years, Carolyn (Miller) Tune. One son Patrick (Cassandra) Tune of Leoma, TN. One step-son, Dale (Renita) Jackson of Joelton, TN. One granddaughter, Destiny Colby Payne of Columbia. One grandson, Patrick Jr. of Kingston Springs. 2 great-grandchildren Maddox Puca and Jalayah Johnson of Columbia. Special son, Ricky Eldridge of Hendersonville. 2 sisters, Jessie Allen and Brenda Tune of Madison.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Jesse Silas Tune and Violet Juliette Beard Tune; and sister Marguerite Kelley Gilbert.
Special visitation with family from 2:15pm-3:00pm. There will be a Graveside Service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens at 3pm with Rev. Lonnie Gable officiating. Family will visit with friends after burial service.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
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