Jr. Fuson, age 79, of Smithville passed away Monday night, January 27th at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Jr. was born on August 25, 1940 to his parents, the late Roy & Allie Taylor Fuson and was also preceded in death by his brother, Willie Lee Fuson. Mr. Fuson was retired from TRW in Lebanon and enjoyed farming. He was a member of the Outreach Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Geraldean Poss Fuson of Smithville; two children, Tammy and Scott Turner of Smithville and Scottie and Lori Fuson of Smithville; seven grandchildren, Jared & Paige Fuson of East TN, Caleb Fuson of Cookeville, Colton and Leah Rhody of Smithville, Caitlin & Christian Turner both of Smithville, Olivia & Skyler Fuson both of Smithville; two step-grandchildren, Steven & Brandon Haas both of Smithville; one great grandchild, Harper Rhody; six siblings, Barbara Malone, Bobbie and Robert Page, Gladys and Elmus Cantrell, Athelene Page, Violet Starnes, Eddie and Judy Fuson; and  sister-in-law, Doris Fuson.

Funeral service was held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Nathan Thomason & Bro. B.J. Thomason officiated with burial following at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers were Jared Fuson, Caleb Fuson, Colton Rhody, Tanner Poss, Lane Poos and Myron Rhody.

Donations can be given for the Outreach Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Jr. Fuson.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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