Elmer Eugene "Gene" Major

Elmer Eugene “Gene” Major passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born October 21, 1925 in Knoxville. He was a member of Halls Primitive Baptist Church and Masonic Bright Hope Lodge #557 F.&A.M.. Gene was a graduate of Halls High School and a Halls Crossroads resident for many years. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of WWII. He participated in the Honor Air Flight to Washington D.C. 2009. He retired from KUB where he worked as a line supervisor. Throughout his life he enjoyed camping, fishing, and boating on Norris Lake. He was an avid traveler and loved NASCAR, country music; singing and playing his guitar. Gene is preceded in death by his beloved wife of many years, Rosemary Sanderson Major; parents, Elmer F. and Elsie Major; and sisters, Ella Major Carter and Nancy Filmore. He is survived by loving wife, Clara Jean Major; her children, Jim, Jeff (Tammy) Henderlight and Donna Arp; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and many cherished friends. Family and friends will meet at 9:45am Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside service, Rev. Tim Jenkins officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.