ADDINGTON, THOMAS HOWARD - age 76, of Powell, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013. "Coach A" touched the lives of many young people, coaching basketball and soccer, as well as being heavily involved with the Boy Scouts. He was a member of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church for 56 years, serving in every position of leadership, also teaching Sunday school and Disciple Bible studies. He also enjoyed occasionally attending Fountain City United Methodist Church, where his brother-in-law served as senior pastor for many years. Thomas retired from TVA, as the chief of labor relations, after 34 years of employment and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilford and Kila Addington; sisters, Frances Quillen and Tina Cornett; and grandchildren, John Thomas Addington and Anna James Addington. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Whedbee Addington; daughter, Jennifer Addington Dunsmore and husband, Todd; son, Jim Addington and wife, Laura; grandchildren, Jacob, Luke, and Megan Dunsmore, and Alden Addington; brother, James Boyd Addington of Virginia; sister, Wanda Johnson of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church From 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. with a celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Bailes, Rev. Bob Bean, Rev. Jason Gattis and Mr. Steve Diggs officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Emerald Youth Foundation. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of all arrangements. You may sign and view the guest book at www.gentrygriffey .com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on April 14, 2013.