OBITUARY
Mr. Lewis C Alligood
August 13, 1918 – January 9, 2021
Lewis C. Alligood, 102, passed away on January 9, 2021.
He was a member of the United States Army Air Corps, which later became the United States Air Force. He attended Stanley Heights Baptist Church. He served in many capacities with Hickory Valley Christian School. He and wife Billie were co-owners of Towel and Linen Inc.
Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Billie, daughter, Sharon Green, parents, Ira and Mary Alligood, brothers, Ira, Orval, Heber, and Horace Alligood.
Left behind to cherish Lewis’ memory are his two daughters Teresa Honeycutt and Anita Camden; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Lewis’ Life will be held in the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home on Thursday January 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Matthew Honeycutt officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest with his wife Billie in the Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Monday January 18, 2021 at 1:00pm and services will be officiated by Rev. Brent Baughman.
We respectfully request that all current mandates set forth by the CDC and the Hamilton County Health Department be adhered to. This includes “social distancing” and wearing masks at all times while on the premises.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Lewis’ memory to the Hickory Valley Christian School, 6605 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 South Moore Rd. East Ridge, TN 37412.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com
Services
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Visitation
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Funeral Service
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Committal Service
Monday, January 18, 2021
Memories
Mr. Lewis C Alligood
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ADD A MEMORYCorinne Camden
January 15, 2021
Grandaddy... I’ll always be thankful that you chose to love me as your own. We didn’t have much time alone together because you were always on the clock for God. But the time we did have was so meaningful because you never let an opportunity pass to talk to me about Jesus and my salvation. If not for you, I’m not sure that I would have ever been saved. Much less raising my children as Jesus loving, people loving, little humans! I would have never even considered mission work. Even your dedication to simple tasks such as tending your beautiful flowers, cleaning and painting the pool, and making sure to love on the widows and shut ins molded me. (Not to mention you cutting the grass in your suit! 😂) Your heart for the Lord poured out to everyone around you. HVCS and the students/families there will remember you always. Not to mention the many other lives that you touched with scholarships, leadership, and Saturday sermons in the woods. We were so blessed with your long and fruitful life. Give Grammies such a big hug from us and tell her I’ll swim (float) with her soon. ♥️
Sandy Cowart
January 13, 2021
I have just learned of your loss. From my earliest memories, Mr. Alligood was all things I thought a father and husband should be. He led by example. My sincerest condolences.
Sandy Ray Cowart
Karen Butler
January 13, 2021
He will be greatly missed, and will always be admired for his faith in God
Karen and dwight butler
Zelma Lansford
January 13, 2021
Mr. Alligood was the driving force behind the establishment of HVCS. He personally built many of the original furnishings and was the primary financial support. The school has benefitted from his generosity, devotion, and the bright smile he always had for the children.
LeeAnne Viall
January 12, 2021
I didn’t know Mr. Alligood well, but as a former HVCS parent and current HVCS teacher, I have benefitted in so many ways from the legacy he began 40 years ago. Thank you to his family for sharing him with HVCS—we were so lucky to have him for so long.