Elvie H. Chaffin, 73, Knoxville, TN formerly of Clarksville, died Thursday, January 31, 2008, at his residence.
The funeral will be held at 2 pm today at Neal-Tarpley Chapel with Rev. Steve Lannom officiating.
Burial will be in Liverworth Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 am until time of service today at the funeral home at the funeral home.
Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born November 27, 1934 in Finwick, West Virginia son of Denver Knight and Annalee Chaffin.
He was a member of the Liverworth Church of God of Prophecy and was a veteran of the US Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Ellen Chaffin. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Harold Chaffin, Clarksville; four daughters, Debbie Hodges (Douglas), Knoxville; Teresa Crockett, Patrica Mercer and Elaine Reed, Clarksville; twenty two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences can be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.