He was a 1958 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He was retired from Lay Packing Company with 38 years of service. He was also a Army National Guard member for seven years. He was a member of First Baptist Church Seymour and the Liberty Sunday School class.
He was a devoted grandfather in his grandkid’s lives lovingly encouraging them and attending and supporting them in many activities.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Shelton and stepfather Boyce Shelton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pat; daughters Terri Galyon (Rick); Brenda Canupp (Darrell); beloved grandchildren and great-children, Tyler Galyon (Kaci), Kara Howard (Brian), Lacey Smith and Dylan Canupp (fiancé Madison Jackson), Tavin Smith, Ronan Galyon, Harper Smith and Ainsley Galyon; soon-to-be- great-grandson, Felix Howard; and special friends Jay Will Shoffner and Wade Tolliver.
A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m. at Berry Highland South Cemetery, 9010 E. Simpson Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920, officiated by Lin Reagan, Sunday School teacher. You are invited to view and sign the online guestbook at berryhighlandsouth.com.
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