Cordis Gilbert Byrge, age 76 of Devonia, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born March 29, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Eli and Willie Marie Reynolds Byrge. Cordis attended Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music, working in the garden and on cars. He also enjoyed traveling with his cousin and best friend, James West and spending time with family and friends. In addition to parents he is preceded in death by, sister; Mary Daugherty.

Survivors:  

Daughter                                Amy Reagan                          Knoxville

Son                                         Danny Byrge                                     Oliver Springs



Brothers                                 Johnny Byrge                         Clinton

                                                Curtis Byrge                                       Clinton



Sister                                      Julie Byrge                                         Devonia



Grandsons                             Brandon Bullock and Jonathan Byrge



Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

                                                                          

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Morgan and Rev. Ralph Wilson officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at Grave Hill Cemetery in New River at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012 for his interment.

John Thomas “Tom”  Byrge, age 78 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 18, 1934 in Campbell County to the late Everette and Ruby Phillips Byrge. Tom was a Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. Tom enjoyed fishing and watching Tennessee football and basketball. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife; Louise Sharp Byrge, son; John “Anthony” Byrge, brothers; Glen, Charles, and Earnest Byrge, sisters; Susie Norman and Clara Hammer.

Survivors:  

Son                                         David Byrge and wife, Pam             Lake City

Grandsons                             Russell Byrge and wife, Jackie                   Clinton

                                                Matt Byrge                              Lake City

Brother                                   J.T. Byrge and wife, Sharon             Powell



Sisters                                    Mary Blankenship                                         Knoxville

                                                Sherry Tipton and husband, Ben                 Knoxville



Very Special Friend              Lou Byrge                                                      Lake City

 Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

 Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 for his interment.