Funeral services for George “Truett” Fincannon, 77, of Carnesville, were held Saturday, July 2, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Jay Hill officiated. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
Mr. Fincannon went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 29, 2022 following a sudden illness.
Born Feb. 17, 1945, in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Edward and Louise Fincannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jaquetta Fincannon and brother, Wendell Fincannon.
Mr. Fincannon was retired from Standard Telephone with 32 years of dedicated service. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Truett was a member of Truth Fellowship Church. He loved the Lord, his family, and farming. Truett was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather; he was known as "Papa." Truett loved life and was always making a joke and laughing.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Malena and Joel Hewell of Cleveland; son, Wendell Fincannon of Republic, Missouri; grandchild, Makayla Hewell of Maryville, Missouri; grandchild and spouse, Auston and Kayla Hewell; and Kayla's daughter, Addi, all of Carnesville.
Arrangements were entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.