Lewis McElyea

Lewis McElyea Lewis McElyea, age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born on August 2, 1930 to the late McKinley and Maggie Tester McElyea. In addition to his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence McElyea and one grandson, Wibb McElyea. He retired from Maymead Corporation in 1992 after 41 years of service. Lewis enjoyed collecting coins. He was of the Baptist faith. Lewis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Bryant McElyea; four daughters: Donna Talley and husband Lee; Debbie McElyea, Teresa Roark and husband Bob, all of Mountain City, Tennessee and Michelle Arney and husband Dan of Butler, Tennessee; one son, Gary McElyea and fiancé Crystal Winters of Mountain City, Tennessee; grandchildren: Dustin McElyea, Nikki McElyea, Chris Roark, Jordan Arney and several nieces and nephews. It was Lewis' wish to be cremated and there be no formal services held. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683. The family will receive friends at 527 Dr. Taylor Lane, Mountain City, TN 37683 Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mountaincityfuneralhome.com. The family of Lewis McElyea entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683.