George "Dick" Stradley Seymour, Tennessee Obituary

George "Dick" Stradley

Lt. George "Dick" Richard Stradley, age 91 of Sevierville, formerly of Bronson, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his home. He loved to garden and enjoyed wood working. He was a Hall of Fame member of Bronson (Kansas) High School Alumni. Lt. Stradley was a retired WWII veteran with 24 years of service in the US Navy and served on the USS Forrestal. He was a charter member of Evergreen Presbyterian Church serving as Elder and Clerk of Session. He was also a member of Sevierville Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gladys Stradley; sister, Dena Pannemann; brother-in-law, Larry Pannemann; first wife, Betty Jane; son-in-law, Delmar Dennis; second wife, Nahia Ann; and grandson, Samuel Stradley. Survivors: Wife: Vickie Sue Stradley; Daughter: Nancy Dennis; Sons: David Stradley of Madison Alabama, Richard Stradley and wife Christi of Cody, Wyoming; Grandchildren: Andy Dennis, Stephen Dennis and wife Jenny, Melanie Christian and husband Brian; Great-grandchildren: Brian Christian and wife Esmilsa, Immanuel Christian, Savannah Smelcer and husband Wesley, Michaela Sacayon and husband Jose, Olivia Christian, Tessa Dennis, Caitlin Dennis, Dakota Dennis, Montana Dennis, Beau Christian, Carrie Christian, and Brady Christian; Great-great grandchildren: CrystaLynne Smelcer, Dominique Sacayon, Isabela Christian, and Gabriella Sacayon; Nephew: Timothy Duggins, Sr. and wife Lori and children Jacqueline, Tim and Megan; Niece: Paula Loveless and husband Dennis and children Jessica and Dylan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Evergreen Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5830, Sevierville, TN 37864 or through their website at www.evergreentn.com. Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Interment 2 PM Thursday in East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (on John Sevier Highway) with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #104. The family will receive friends 6-7 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home 118 East Main Street Sevierville, TN US 37862
October 31, 1925 - January 28, 201710/31/192501/28/2017
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Dr. Hugh Davis
February 3, 2017
Brilliant men seldom have the positive attitude, the servant heart and the contagious joy that Dick had. Circumstances were challenges to meet, and joy was part of that process. When Dick first came to Evergreen, he poured himself into the work there and became a volunte... Continue Reading
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SMSGT James Pittenger USAFR.
February 2, 2017
So glad I had the opportunity to present your husband a Quilt of Valor for his military service.
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Russ and Cheryl Sheppard
February 2, 2017
Dick was a wonderful guy we thank God we had the opportunity to know Dick
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Nathan Williams SMHH&H
January 31, 2017
My condolences to your family. In the short time that I had to meet him he was indeed a godly man and a great inspiration. He will be greatly missed but we look forward to seeing him again when there will be a new heaven and a new earth with no more death, sorrow or pain... Continue Reading
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Babe Quintrall
January 31, 2017
I am sorry for the loss of your dear George. May you draw comfort from the many precious memories you shared together as well as God's promise to reunite us with our dear loved ones that have fallen asleep in death. ( Isaiah 26:19) While you await the fulfillment of that... Continue Reading
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Daniel, Christy, Lexi and Gabrielle Graham
January 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were blessed to have the opportunity to meet this wonderful man in the last couple of years. I am sure he will be missed dearly. He is now singing and dancing with the Lord!
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