Early Byrge

Early Byrge, age 66, of Clinton, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1944 in Campbell County, Tn. to the late Callaway and Ollie Reynolds Byrge. He was a member of the Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed raising hogs and chickens, wrestling, gardening, working and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers John, B.L., Jimmy & Ernest Byrge, sisters Alice Byrge, Ellen Carroll & Mary Bunch, brother in laws, Harrison Bunch, and Rullie Carroll, and special cousin, David Byrge.

Survivors:

Wife of 47 years Linda Byrge Clinton

Sons John Glen Byrge Clinton
Wesley Callaway Byrge Knoxville

Daughter Connie Sue Cook & husband Brownlow Clinton

Brothers Arnold Byrge Clinton
Ike Byrge & wife Ivory Lake City



Sisters Ruby McCartt & husband David Ohio
Joyce Cool & husband Sonny Ohio
Gladys Byrum Oliver Springs

Grandchildren# 5 Great grandchildren# 8
Several nieces and nephews, and many friends

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pitney Seiber & Rev. Franklin Henegar officiating
Family and friends will meet at 12:00 pm Monday April 26, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to Byrge Cemetery in New River , Tn. for the 1:00 PM Burial

You can also view Early's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.