Obituaries

Edward Dills

TUNNEL HILL Edward Gerald Dills, 66, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.Eddie was a lifelong resident of Tunnel Hill and a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. He attended Ringgold High School and retired from U. S. Express in 2004 after 12 yrs. Eddie was a builder and carpenter for many years, before working for U.S. Express. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, cycling, flying, boating, beekeeping and cattle raising. Always young at heart, Eddie especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Eddie was preceded in death by his father, George W. Dills Jr.; and mother, Ruth Motley Dills.He is survived by his children, Donnie Dills, of Tunnel Hill, Michael Todd Dills, of Summerville and Leslie Dills Kirkland, of Ooltewah; sister, Dolores Dills-Turner, of Tunnel Hill; brother, Kenneth L. Dills, of LaFayette; former wife and friend, Jane Lynn Dills; granddaughters, Robin and Raven Kirkland; several nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Lillard Stringer officiating.Interment will follow in Gordy Memorial Cemetery.The family will receive friends after noon on Saturday and prior to the service on Sunday. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-Wallis Stewart Chapel.

Published August 9, 2013

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