He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Retha Nelson, father and mother George & Celia Nelson, daughter Etta Sue Nelson Goins, son-in-law Ronald Goins, brothers Emmett, Merl, Lee Allen, and Horace Nelson, sisters Tennessee Russell, Irene Nelson, and Della Nelson.
He is survived by his son Haskell Gayle Nelson & wife Lunda, daughter Jean Nelson Adkins & husband C.L. Adkins, brothers Howard and J.C. Nelson, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Charles Wilson officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 in the Bakers Forge Cemetery.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
Millard Lee Hammac, age 86, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at his home.
He was a faithful longtime member, deacon and greeter of Coolidge First Baptist Church who never met a stranger. A proud WWII Army veteran serving in France and Germany . Preceded in death by mother, Mollie Lambert; sister, Lassie Ivey; brothers, M.F. & Sewell Hammac
Survivors:
Wife: Geneva Longmire Hammac
Sons & daughters-in-law: Roger and Vickie Hammac
Danny and Joyce Hammac
Randy and Amy Hammac
Grandchildren: Russ, Mandi, Jill, Daniel, Sara, Karla and Logan
7 Great grandchildren
Sister-in- law: Pearl Hammac of Norris
Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends
Special thanks to all who have shown kindness during this time
Funeral Services 8 PM Thursday, April 12th at Coolidge First Baptist Church
Rev. W. H. (Sonny) Longmire, Rev. Jeff Slone & Rev. Lynn Ray officiating
Interment 11 AM Friday Longmire Cemetery with Military honors given by
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Campbell County Cancer Association,P.O. Box 122 ; Jacksboro , Tn 37757
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday, April 12th at Coolidge First Baptist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home