He was a Christian and of the Lutheran faith.
Mr. Place worked in construction for much of his life.
He is survived by his domestic partner, Tracy Austin; his mother, Melinda Lawson; his father Jerry Place; and step-mother, Betty Place; 2 sons, Derrick Austin, and Keith Austin; 2 daughters, Kaycie Phillips and Brittany Place; 3 granddaughters, Kayla Phillips, Katie Phillips, and Isabella Shirley.
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
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