Pedigo, Powell P., age 98, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his home. Powell was a loyal employee at Alcoa Aluminum Company, retiring in 1978, with 37 years of service. He was a long time member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and faithfully taught the King's Men Sunday School Class until his death. Prior to Mt. Olive, Powell was a member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church. In addition to his devotion to his church and teaching Sunday school, he enjoyed being outdoors and working in his garden. Powell's love of his life was his wife of 69 years, Ruth Huling Pedigo, who preceded him in death on September 11, 2010. He was also preceded in death by parents, James P. and Lela Rose Pedigo. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda Pedigo of Powell, TN, Tom and Roberta Pedigo of Knoxville and Mark and Michelle Pedigo of Knoxville; grandsons, Michael, Todd, and Joshua Pedigo; granddaughter, Nicole McNutt; great grandchildren, River, Stone and Sophia Pedigo; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Jeffries and Daisy Lyndon and several nieces and nephews.
Pedigo, Powell P., age 98, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his home. Powell was a loyal employee at Alcoa Aluminum Company, retiring in 1978, with 37 years of service. He was a long time member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and faithfully taught the King's Men Sunday School Class until his death. Prior to Mt. Olive, Powell was a member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church. In addition to his devotion to his church and teaching Sunday school, he enjoyed being outdoors and working in his garden. Powell's love of his life was his wife of 69 years, Ruth Huling Pedigo, who preceded him in death on September 11, 2010. He was also preceded in death by parents, James P. and Lela Rose Pedigo. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Linda Pedigo of Powell, TN, Tom and Roberta Pedigo of Knoxville and Mark and Michelle Pedigo of Knoxville; grandsons, Michael, Todd, and Joshua Pedigo; granddaughter, Nicole McNutt; great grandchildren, River, Stone and Sophia Pedigo; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Jeffries and Daisy Lyndon and several nieces and nephews.
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