Edwin R. McCulloch

(Nov. 10, 2012)

Edwin R. McCulloch of Vonore, passed away at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant in World War II. He served in the 2nd Armored Division under General George Patton and fought in seven major battles in the European Theatre and received the Bronze Star. He was a member of Vonore Masonic Lodge #658.

He was 92.

Preceded in death by: daughter, Ruby Diann McCulloch Beaty; parents, Joseph Asberry and Sally Hicks McCulloch; brother, Glenn Ross McCulloch.

Survivors include: wife of 73 years-Nora Williams McCulloch;

Sons and daughters-in-law-Larry Williams and Carol McCulloch of Madisonville; Edwin Lamar and Sue McCulloch of Seymour;

Grandchildren-Michael and Sonja McCulloch of Knoxville; Kathy and Brian Smith of Vonore; Chris and Lorie McCulloch of Greenback;

Great-grandchildren-Joshua Martin, Jesse McCulloch and Casey McCulloch.

Funeral services will be 7 p.m., Monday, in Biereley-Hale Chapel, with Rev. Dennis Robinson and Rev. Norman Arp officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by V.F.W. Gold Star Post 5156 and D.A.V. Chapter 93. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.