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DeFur, Lonnie Thomas

  • Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Lonnie Thomas DeFur, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Faddie DeFur.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Joyce DeFur, children, Nikky (Michael) Tocco and Clint Thomas Defur, grandson, Ross Achata and great-grandson, Daniel Evans, siblings, Donnie (Connie) DeFur, Ronnie DeFur, Connie Hicks, Monnie DeFur and Donna DeFur.

Condolences may be sent to www.lanefh.com.

All services will be held privately.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 423 877-3524.
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