Garfield Gilreath

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Died:
Garfield Gilreath, a wise and loving husband and dad, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 18, 2020 at the age of 94.

Garfield was born to Herman and Arlena Gilreath in Holly Hill, KY in 1925. He served with the United States Army in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Irene (Ausmus) who he was married to for 66 years, by his son Randy (Jennifer), and by his four sisters.

Garfield is survived by his son Gary (Alice Behnken); daughter-in-law, Jennifer of Knoxville; and granddaughters, Michelle Netherland (Chris) of Chattanooga and Jennelle Owens (Kevin) of Crestwood, MO.

Garfield was most proud of and often publicly praised his two sons and two granddaughters and their many accomplishments. He was an avid gardener and beekeeper, he loved the mountains and ocean, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his military service.

He loved talking with family, friends, and neighbors, and initiating conversations with new acquaintances. He was loved and respected by all and will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on June 20, 2020 at the Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pastor Allen Williams of Hines Valley Baptist Church (where Garfield attended) will be officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by the United States Army and the East Tennessee Veteran’s Honor Guard.

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Garfield married Irene Ausmus on 26 Dec 1947 in Bell Co, KY. Irene (daughter of Robert Henry Ausmus and Hattie Lee Cinnamon) was born on 12 Dec 1927 in TN; died on 1 Jun 2013 in Knox Co, TN; was buried in Knox Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Randy Gilreath, 68, lost his 17 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Randy enjoyed sports and the outdoors. He loved being on the water and was an excellent water skier. A quality engineer for almost 30 years in Oak Ridge, Randy loved his Lord, family, friends, and his “fur babies.”

Randy was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend who had a quick wit and a great smile. There will be a huge space in our family without him.

Randy was preceded in death by his mother Irene Gilreath. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Jennifer Hickam Gilreath, his father Garfield Gilreath, brother Gary Gilreath (Alice), nieces Michelle Netherland (Chris), Jennelle Owens (Kevin), sister-in-law Gail Ellison, nephews Breck Ellison III (Lynda and their children Laurie Kate, Breck IV, and Harper), and Brad Ellison (Angela).

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful caregivers who helped us through this difficult time. Brent, you were truly a God send and we are forever grateful for your care and support.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14th at Click Funeral Home in Farragut, TN. Receiving of friends from 1-2pm followed by a service at 2pm.

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