Johnny F. Solomon

Died: Jan. 20, 2013

Johnny Franklin Solomon, 75, of Valleydale Road, Mosheim, went to be with his Lord Sunday at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home.

Johnny retired from Weavexx after 34 years of service.

He was a member of Hartman's Chapel United Methodist Church.

A lifetime resident of Greene County, he was the oldest of five children of the late James and Essie Kate Hurst Solomon.

Johnny served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59 in Germany.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and family.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years: Peggy Nuckols Solomon; son: Scott Christopher Solomon of Church Hill; two daughters: Shana Gail Solomon and partner, Kayla Stephenson, of Charleston, S.C., and Stacey Renee Tindell and fiancé, Timothy Turner, of Glen Rose, Texas; two granddaughters: Abigail "Abby" Tindell of Glen Rose and Kaelyn Solomon of Church Hill; two sisters: Mary Beth Solomon of Midway and Frances Register of Mosheim; nephew: Jim Register of Mosheim; uncle and aunt: Stanley and Camilla Hurst of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters-in-law: Nancy Solomon of Greeneville and Doris Lynne Deakins and husband, Keith, of Gray; five brothers-in-law: Randy Nuckols and wife Carolyn, of Harrison, Danny Nuckols and wife, Beverly, of Gray, Gary Nuckols and wife, Regina, of Chuckey, Eddie Nuckols and wife, Barbara, of Jonesborough, and Tim Nuckols of Johnson City; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a beloved pet: a miniature horse, Snickers.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Willie Ruth Hartsell Solomon; a brother: Steve E. Solomon; and a sister: Ava Sue Solomon.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hartman's Chapel UM Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jim Fain and the Rev. Stephen Jackson will officiate.

The Greene County Honor Guard and the Tennessee National Guard will conduct a military graveside service.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Adams, Troy Ebbert, Dave Crum, Jeremy Morgan, Marty Hicks, and Tim Ferrell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Men's Mission of Hartman's Chapel UM Church, c/o Jerry Roberts, 1228 Tanglewood Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743.

Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.