Mr. Edward Layne Lemons, age 43, of Smithville passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Ed was born May 28, 1978, in McMinnville, was a mechanic, construction worker, an avid hunter and fisherman, and coached many sports leagues during his lifetime. He was a member of New Home Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rollice Edward Lemons; niece, Haley Lemons; grandfather, Joe Miller Elliott; and grandmother, Fannie Mae Cannon Elliott Huntley and husband Robert.

Survivors include his son, Alex Lemons; mother, Janice (Rod) Higham; sister, Melonie Lemons; niece, Emma Marshall; and nephews, Preston Lemons, Peyton Lemons, Braxton Page, and William Marshall; former mother-in-law, Linda Armstrong; and aunts, uncles, cousins, family members, and many friends.

Funeral service was held Sunday, December 12, 2021, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bobby Hale officiated assisted by Darryl Gill, Chad Hale, and Casey Midgett. Interment followed at Friendship Cemetery.

McMinnville Funeral Home, McMinnville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Dec. 15, 2021