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OBITUARIES
Carney, John Joseph “Jack”, III
John Joseph “Jack” Carney III, 75, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away and went to our Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Jack was born in Danville, IL, on February 11, 1947, the son of the late John Joseph Carney, Jr. and Margaret Mary Ewing Carney. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He earned his wings in 1968. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism in Operation Lam Son 719. Jack enjoyed spending time with the remaining members of the 48th Assault Helicopter Company every November. After his military service, Jack became a hospital engineer in Kansas. Jack retired from a career in real estate development after many years of service. Jack was a member of Chattanooga Elks Lodge No. 91 and served in multiple leadership roles for many years, including as their Exalted Ruler in 2011, and later as Tennessee Elks State President for 2019-2020. He was a member of the American Legion Post #95 of East Ridge. He was a parishioner at Saint Stephen Catholic Church. Jack loved his family and socializing. He enjoyed being a mentor to others and serving his community. Jack was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene May.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Dale Carney, whom he married on November 20, 2004; two children; stepdaughter, Kimberly Bateman; stepson, Jeffrey Spaide (Crystal); three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, Tommy Bateman, Kelsey Bateman, Cassie Spaide, Hannah Bateman, and Christian Spaide; brother, Robert “Bob” Carney (Kathy); a sister, Debbie Grosso; and a brother-in-law, Michael May.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Interrment will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, at 12:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 p.m. until the service hour at Heritage Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Chattanooga Elks Lodge No. 91 Nursing Scholarship or Veterans Fund at 1067 Graysville Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Visit the online obituary www.heritagechattanooga.com to post tributes and share memories.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
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William M. "Bill" Reed
January 13, 1945 – March 29, 2022
William M. “Bill” Reed, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Paris.
He worked for Ellis Heating Company for 45 years as a plumber, pipefitter, and construction foreman. He was an active Jaycee for many years and served as treasurer of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry and General Manager. Bill was an active member of the Paris Elks Lodge 816 for 55 years. He served in numerous capacities including Exalted Ruler of the Paris Lodge, President of the Tennessee Elks Association, and Trustee of the local lodge. He was very active in the Elks Hoop Shoot and served as Ritual Judge for Elks for 20 years. He was Baptist by belief.
Bill was born January 13, 1945, in Dukedom, KY, to the late Monroe Alfred Reed and the late Stella Ferrell Reed.
He was married March 22, 1968, to Patsy Baldridge Reed, who survives, of Paris.
Along with his wife, he is also survived by his two sons, Eric Reed (Jennifer Ellis) of Martin, TN, and Ean Reed (Mandy Glass) of Paris; and four grandchildren, Emily Reed and Abigail Reed both of Paris, and Autumn and Will Ellis both of Waverly, TN.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242. Memorial visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2022, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the memorial service beginning at 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Danny Robbins officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Elks National Foundation, ATTN Paris Lodge, PO Box 816, Paris, TN 38242.
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