Johnny Franklin Solomon

He retired from Weavexx after 34 years of service.

Mr. Solomon was a member of Hartman’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

He was a lifetime resident of Greene County. He was the oldest of five children of the late James and Essie Kate Hurst Solomon.

Johnny served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59 in Germany.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and family.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Peggy Nuckols Solomon; son: Scott Christopher Solomon of Church Hill; two daughters: Shana Gail Solomon and partner Kayla Stephenson of Charleston, South Carolina, and Stacey Renee Tindell and fiancée, Timothy Turner of Glen Rose, Texas; two granddaughters: Abigail “Abby” Tindell of Glen Rose, Texas and Kaelyn Solomon of Church Hill; two sisters: Mary Beth Solomon of Midway and Frances Register of Mosheim; nephew: Jim Register of Mosheim; uncle and aunt: Stanley and Camilla Hurst of Springfield, Missouri; two sisters-in-law: Nancy Solomon of Greeneville and Doris Lynne Deakins and husband Keith of Gray, Tennessee; five brothers-in-law: Randy Nuckols and wife Carolyn of Harrison, Tennessee, Danny Nuckols and wife Beverly of Gray, Tennessee, Gary Nuckols and wife Regina of Chuckey, Eddie Nuckols and wife Barbara of Jonesborough, Tim Nuckols of Johnson City; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a beloved pet: a miniature horse, Snickers.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Willie Ruth Hartsell Solomon; a brother: Steve E. Solomon; and a sister: Ava Sue Solomon.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hartman’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Fain and Rev. Stephen Jackson officiating.

Interment will follow in Hartman’s Chapel Cemetery. The Greene County Honor Guard and the Tennessee National Guard will conduct a military graveside service.

His pallbearers will be Jerry Adams, Troy Ebbert, Dave Crum, Jeremy Morgan, Marty Hicks, and Tim Ferrell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Men’s Mission of Hartman’s Chapel United Methodist Church, in care of Jerry Roberts, 1228 Tanglewood Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743.