Johnny Filmore Louallen, 82, of Dayton, Tennessee, died on Friday afternoon, July 3, 2015 at his home.
Johnny was born in Rhea County on August 31, 1932 to the late Ace Mack Louallen and Florence (Walker) Louallen; and his step-mother, Molly (Johnson) Louallen.
Johnny lived all of his life in Rhea County where he retired as a professional residential painter. He enjoyed collecting old coins and VOLS memorabilia. He was a member of Solomon’s Porch Church.
He is survived by his two sons, Mayor Gary (Bonnie) Louallen and Pastor Mack (Pastor Beverly) Louallen both of Dayton; his brother, Tom Louallen of Graysville; two sisters, Edwina Farmer and Geraldine (Leroy) Filyaw both of Dayton; three grandchildren, Melissa (Scott) Gravitt, Amy Louallen Stinnett and Jonathan (Jennifer) Louallen; four great-grandchildren, Jackson Gravitt, McKenzie Gravitt, Reagan Louallen and Abby Stinnett; and step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Pat, Jeff, Ryan, Cinnamon and Amanda Skinner and Ally (Montana) and Olivia Grace.
Funeral services for Johnny will be held Monday, July 6 at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with his sons officiating. He will be laid to rest in Buttram Cemetery.
The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home where they will receive friends Monday, July 6 after 3:30 p.m.