George Denver Athey
March 17, 1948 - June 12, 2022
George Denver Athey, age 74, of Dandridge, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was a member of Fair Haven Missionary Baptist Church, retired from Ford Motor Company, avid Ohio and Tennessee Sports Fan, and avid Golfer for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Stella Athey, and son, Sean Athey. He is survived by his wife Shirley Athey, daughter, Rhonda Tufford (Michael), sister, Jeannette Pennington, daughter-in-law, Wendy Athey, grandchildren, Shane (Hilary) Farley, Rachel Farley, great-grandchildren, Denver, Maddie, Aubrey and Landon, also several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm Wednesday, June 15, 2022 with Masonic Service following at 6:45 pm at Manes Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Fair Haven Missionary Baptist Church, 1770 US Hwy 25-70, Dandridge, TN 37725, with Pastor Don Holt and Pastor Eddie Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.
George Denver Athey, age 74, of Dandridge, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was a member of Fair Haven Missionary Baptist Church, retired from Ford Motor Company, avid Ohio and Tennessee Sports Fan, and avid Golfer for 25 years. He was... View Obituary & Service Information