Weyman Charles Holsonback Sr.
November 29, 1922 - February 21, 2021
It is with sorrow, but abundant Christian joy, that our family shares the news of the passing of Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. Weyman passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Clover Hill Senior Living.
He was a resilient 98 years old. Our Papaw, as he was known to us, accepted Christ as his personal Savior on March 8, 1967. When talking about his salvation experience, he would fondly tell of a drive to the mountains with a preacher friend and how he asked Jesus into his heart "on top of the mountain." He was baptized in the Little River, and was a member of the former Cades Cove Memorial Baptist Church. Papaw was 44 years old when he was saved. He described his salvation as the greatest decision of his 98 years. He stated that waiting 44 years to be saved was his greatest regret.
Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. was born in Ranger, GA on November 29, 1922 to parents Lucius and Lena Holsonback.
The family farmed for a living. He moved to Blount County in 1941 to work for the Aluminum Company of America. Here in Blount County, he met Sarah "Tennie" Morrison, and they married on November 26, 1943. They were devoted to each other for 72 happy years. Weyman and Sarah made their home on a property they loved on the eastern side of Blount County, and he worked for ALCOA for 33 years. Together they raised their only son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr. After retiring from ALCOA, he assisted with his son's business, Holsonback Excavating.
A notable achievement in Weyman's life was his service to our country during World War II. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Field Artillery Troup with the Army in the European Theatre. His time there included participation in the Battle of the Bulge which is known as "the greatest American battle of the war." He was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Weyman and his wife were avid travelers. They were most proud of their trips to the Holy Land and the Soviet Union. In his earlier years Weyman loved squirrel and rabbit hunting with his beagles. He was known in the community for his gardening knowledge, molasses making, and produce sales. He was a great cook, and enjoyed being in the kitchen immensely. He made the best cornbread, Thanksgiving dressing, and peanut butter cookies.
Papaw possessed a great bit of ingenuity, often fabricating any needed tool or device. He had a fondness for trucks, with a great regard for Ford models. In more recent years, he enjoyed following Braves baseball on TV.
Weyman is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah Holsonback; son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr.; brothers, Marvin Holsonback, Billy Joe Holsonback, and Clifford Holsonback.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Florence Holsonback; grandchildren, Larry Holsonback and wife, Josephine, Renee Holsonback Davis and husband Keith; great-grandchildren, Brianna Holsonback, Catharine Holsonback, Landon Davis, and Elijah Davis; siblings, Travis Holsonback and Carolyn Clark; sister-in-law, Betty Holsonback; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to East Alcoa Baptist Church, 152 N. Wright Rd, Alcoa, TN, 37701 or HonorAir Knoxville, P.O. Box 12990, Knoxville, TN 37912 in memory of Weyman C. Holsonback.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. David Kirkland officiating, interment will follow at Cades Cove Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, TN.
November 29, 1922 - February 21, 2021
It is with sorrow, but abundant Christian joy, that our family shares the news of the passing of Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. Weyman passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Clover Hill Senior Living.
He was a resilient 98 years old. Our Papaw, as he was known to us, accepted Christ as his personal Savior on March 8, 1967. When talking about his salvation experience, he would fondly tell of a drive to the mountains with a preacher friend and how he asked Jesus into his heart "on top of the mountain." He was baptized in the Little River, and was a member of the former Cades Cove Memorial Baptist Church. Papaw was 44 years old when he was saved. He described his salvation as the greatest decision of his 98 years. He stated that waiting 44 years to be saved was his greatest regret.
Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. was born in Ranger, GA on November 29, 1922 to parents Lucius and Lena Holsonback.
The family farmed for a living. He moved to Blount County in 1941 to work for the Aluminum Company of America. Here in Blount County, he met Sarah "Tennie" Morrison, and they married on November 26, 1943. They were devoted to each other for 72 happy years. Weyman and Sarah made their home on a property they loved on the eastern side of Blount County, and he worked for ALCOA for 33 years. Together they raised their only son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr. After retiring from ALCOA, he assisted with his son's business, Holsonback Excavating.
A notable achievement in Weyman's life was his service to our country during World War II. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Field Artillery Troup with the Army in the European Theatre. His time there included participation in the Battle of the Bulge which is known as "the greatest American battle of the war." He was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Weyman and his wife were avid travelers. They were most proud of their trips to the Holy Land and the Soviet Union. In his earlier years Weyman loved squirrel and rabbit hunting with his beagles. He was known in the community for his gardening knowledge, molasses making, and produce sales. He was a great cook, and enjoyed being in the kitchen immensely. He made the best cornbread, Thanksgiving dressing, and peanut butter cookies.
Papaw possessed a great bit of ingenuity, often fabricating any needed tool or device. He had a fondness for trucks, with a great regard for Ford models. In more recent years, he enjoyed following Braves baseball on TV.
Weyman is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah Holsonback; son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr.; brothers, Marvin Holsonback, Billy Joe Holsonback, and Clifford Holsonback.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Florence Holsonback; grandchildren, Larry Holsonback and wife, Josephine, Renee Holsonback Davis and husband Keith; great-grandchildren, Brianna Holsonback, Catharine Holsonback, Landon Davis, and Elijah Davis; siblings, Travis Holsonback and Carolyn Clark; sister-in-law, Betty Holsonback; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to East Alcoa Baptist Church, 152 N. Wright Rd, Alcoa, TN, 37701 or HonorAir Knoxville, P.O. Box 12990, Knoxville, TN 37912 in memory of Weyman C. Holsonback.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. David Kirkland officiating, interment will follow at Cades Cove Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, TN.
Weyman Charles Holsonback Sr.
November 29, 1922 - February 21, 2021
It is with sorrow, but abundant Christian joy, that our family shares the news of the passing of Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. Weyman passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Clover Hill Senior Living.
He was a resilient 98 years old. Our Papaw, as he was known to us, accepted Christ as his personal Savior on March 8, 1967. When talking about his salvation experience, he would fondly tell of a drive to the mountains with a preacher friend and how he asked Jesus into his heart "on top of the mountain." He was baptized in the Little River, and was a member of the former Cades Cove Memorial Baptist Church. Papaw was 44 years old when he was saved. He described his salvation as the greatest decision of his 98 years. He stated that waiting 44 years to be saved was his greatest regret.
Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. was born in Ranger, GA on November 29, 1922 to parents Lucius and Lena Holsonback.
The family farmed for a living. He moved to Blount County in 1941 to work for the Aluminum Company of America. Here in Blount County, he met Sarah "Tennie" Morrison, and they married on November 26, 1943. They were devoted to each other for 72 happy years. Weyman and Sarah made their home on a property they loved on the eastern side of Blount County, and he worked for ALCOA for 33 years. Together they raised their only son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr. After retiring from ALCOA, he assisted with his son's business, Holsonback Excavating.
A notable achievement in Weyman's life was his service to our country during World War II. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Field Artillery Troup with the Army in the European Theatre. His time there included participation in the Battle of the Bulge which is known as "the greatest American battle of the war." He was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Weyman and his wife were avid travelers. They were most proud of their trips to the Holy Land and the Soviet Union. In his earlier years Weyman loved squirrel and rabbit hunting with his beagles. He was known in the community for his gardening knowledge, molasses making, and produce sales. He was a great cook, and enjoyed being in the kitchen immensely. He made the best cornbread, Thanksgiving dressing, and peanut butter cookies.
Papaw possessed a great bit of ingenuity, often fabricating any needed tool or device. He had a fondness for trucks, with a great regard for Ford models. In more recent years, he enjoyed following Braves baseball on TV.
Weyman is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah Holsonback; son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr.; brothers, Marvin Holsonback, Billy Joe Holsonback, and Clifford Holsonback.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Florence Holsonback; grandchildren, Larry Holsonback and wife, Josephine, Renee Holsonback Davis and husband Keith; great-grandchildren, Brianna Holsonback, Catharine Holsonback, Landon Davis, and Elijah Davis; siblings, Travis Holsonback and Carolyn Clark; sister-in-law, Betty Holsonback; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to East Alcoa Baptist Church, 152 N. Wright Rd, Alcoa, TN, 37701 or HonorAir Knoxville, P.O. Box 12990, Knoxville, TN 37912 in memory of Weyman C. Holsonback.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. David Kirkland officiating, interment will follow at Cades Cove Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, TN.
November 29, 1922 - February 21, 2021
It is with sorrow, but abundant Christian joy, that our family shares the news of the passing of Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. Weyman passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Clover Hill Senior Living.
He was a resilient 98 years old. Our Papaw, as he was known to us, accepted Christ as his personal Savior on March 8, 1967. When talking about his salvation experience, he would fondly tell of a drive to the mountains with a preacher friend and how he asked Jesus into his heart "on top of the mountain." He was baptized in the Little River, and was a member of the former Cades Cove Memorial Baptist Church. Papaw was 44 years old when he was saved. He described his salvation as the greatest decision of his 98 years. He stated that waiting 44 years to be saved was his greatest regret.
Weyman Charles Holsonback, Sr. was born in Ranger, GA on November 29, 1922 to parents Lucius and Lena Holsonback.
The family farmed for a living. He moved to Blount County in 1941 to work for the Aluminum Company of America. Here in Blount County, he met Sarah "Tennie" Morrison, and they married on November 26, 1943. They were devoted to each other for 72 happy years. Weyman and Sarah made their home on a property they loved on the eastern side of Blount County, and he worked for ALCOA for 33 years. Together they raised their only son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr. After retiring from ALCOA, he assisted with his son's business, Holsonback Excavating.
A notable achievement in Weyman's life was his service to our country during World War II. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Field Artillery Troup with the Army in the European Theatre. His time there included participation in the Battle of the Bulge which is known as "the greatest American battle of the war." He was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Weyman and his wife were avid travelers. They were most proud of their trips to the Holy Land and the Soviet Union. In his earlier years Weyman loved squirrel and rabbit hunting with his beagles. He was known in the community for his gardening knowledge, molasses making, and produce sales. He was a great cook, and enjoyed being in the kitchen immensely. He made the best cornbread, Thanksgiving dressing, and peanut butter cookies.
Papaw possessed a great bit of ingenuity, often fabricating any needed tool or device. He had a fondness for trucks, with a great regard for Ford models. In more recent years, he enjoyed following Braves baseball on TV.
Weyman is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah Holsonback; son, W.C. Holsonback, Jr.; brothers, Marvin Holsonback, Billy Joe Holsonback, and Clifford Holsonback.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Florence Holsonback; grandchildren, Larry Holsonback and wife, Josephine, Renee Holsonback Davis and husband Keith; great-grandchildren, Brianna Holsonback, Catharine Holsonback, Landon Davis, and Elijah Davis; siblings, Travis Holsonback and Carolyn Clark; sister-in-law, Betty Holsonback; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to East Alcoa Baptist Church, 152 N. Wright Rd, Alcoa, TN, 37701 or HonorAir Knoxville, P.O. Box 12990, Knoxville, TN 37912 in memory of Weyman C. Holsonback.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. David Kirkland officiating, interment will follow at Cades Cove Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, TN.
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