Obituaries

Ken Pressnell

George Kenneth Pressnell, 82, of Hixson, Tennessee died peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a former employee of Rogers-Bailey Supply Company of Chattanooga, TN where he worked for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clayton Pressnell and Mary Faye Brooks Pressnell; wife, Hazel Quarles Pressnell; brothers, Maxie Dale Pressnell, Larry Lebron Pressnell and William Monroe (Buddy) Pressnell; sister, Betty G. Haynes.

Survivors include his sister, Brenda (Wayne) Wilkerson; children, Linda (James) Helton of Chickamauga, GA, Wayne (Teresa) Pressnell of Dalton, GA, Ronnie (Lonna) Pressnell of Chattanooga, TN, Betty (David) Derington of Cleveland, TN, Pam (Phil) Duckworth of Sweetwater, TN, Mickey Pressnell of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren Jimmy Helton, Kevin Pressnell, Betty Hamilton, Aaron Pressnell, Tony Helton, Kramer Pressnell, Justin Pressnell, Jackson Pressnell, Michele Hembree, Dana Brown, Stacey Freels, Ashley Taylor, Kourtney Green and Hannah Varner; great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Sally Baker; niece and caregiver, Bobbie Boulanger.

A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their great care, especially his caring nurse, Coral Miller and nursing assistant, Misty Rice.

Serving as pallbearers are the oldest grandsons, Aaron Pressnell, Jimmy Helton, Justin Pressnell, Kevin Pressnell, Kramer Pressnell and Tony Helton.

The family will receive friends at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel in Hixson, TN from 4:00pm - 9:00pm on Friday, February 7, 2020 and from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020 with the service at 1:00pm. Rev. James Helton and the Rev. Mitchell Corder will be officiating. Entombment will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com

Published February 7, 2020

Upcoming Events