Hilton Allen Tunnell  September 28 2018

Hilton Allen Tunnell September 28 2018

Obituary for Hilton Allen Tunnell Hilton Allen Tunnell, 90, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, at 12:43 am at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell. He is the son of the late Cecil Emmett Tunnell and Bessie Stalnaker Tunnell of Pontotoc, MS. He is survived by his wife, Winona Edds Tunnell, originally from Jonesville, VA; daughter, Virginia (Ginny) Tunnell Williams (Steve) of Farragut, TN; son, Charles David Tunnell (Cathy) of Palm Bay, FL; He is preceded in death by his son, Dr. Michael Hilton Tunnell (Meme) of Louisville, KY. He is also survived by his grandchildren whom he adored and was so proud: Morgan Snyder (Eric), Sarah Smith (Brett), Robert Tunnell, Steven Williams (Denise), Michael Williams (Molly), Caitrin Williams, Catie Tunnell, Andrew Tunnell (Annabell) of Texas, Jeffrey, Abigail, Hannah, Rachel, Leah, and Jonathan Tunnell, and eight great-grandchildren: Simon, Mikey, and Felix Snyder; Emory, Sloan, and Lilah Grace Smith; Bear and Wilder Williams. He is preceded in death by brothers, Alvin Tunnell of Hernando, MS, and Edward Tunnell of Camden, TN, and sister, Martha McGavic of LaGrange, GA. He is survived by twin sisters, Pauline Jennings of Gallatin, TN, and Maxine Beuhler of Titusville, FL; as well as many nieces and nephews. Hilton was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell. He graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at K-25 from 1951-1953, then left to serve in the US Air Force from 1953-1958. He returned to Y-12 in 1958 until he retired from Martin Marietta in 1992, after 40 years of employment. He was a devoted husband to Winona for over 67 years, a faithful father to Mike, Ginny, and David, a proud and loving grandfather to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His passion for gardening and cultivating roses and trees has passed down to his children and grandchildren alike, just as his father passed down to him. He is now with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Though he will be missed, his legacy of faithfulness to God and family will continue to all who knew and loved him. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Hardy’s Creek Baptist Church, Route 184, Hardy’s Creek Road, Jonesville, VA 24263, with burial following at the King Family Cemetery in Rose Hill. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hilton Allen Tunnell please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Funeral Service OCT 6. 02:00 PM Hardy’s Creek Baptist Church Rt. 184 Hardy’s Creek Road Jonesville, VA, US, 24263 Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before Hilton’s Funeral Service begins.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Hilton Allen Tunnell September 28 2018.

Arney-Mullins Funeral Home

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death notice Hilton Allen Tunnell September 28 2018

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