He was a 10 year Marine veteran, who served in Vietnam, where he was awarded a Purple Heart and numerous decorations. He retired from the Aerostructures Corporation after 20+ years.
Survived by his wife of 35 years, Dayne; daughter, Megan Thomas (Mark); son, Joshua; and other daughters, Ginger Lehmann (Bubba); and Amanda Cantrell (Phillip).
Visitation is Wednesday, May 14 from 4-8 pm at Bentwood-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, with service on Thursday at 11 am also at the funeral home. Interment will be at 1pm at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Pegram with full military honors.
