Eddie “Ed” Massengale, 70, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.
Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 4th Training Brigade (Military Police), and the Army National Guard of Tennessee. After protecting and serving his country, Ed came back home to protect and serve his family and community, making a career in local law enforcement. He retired from the Walker County Sheriff Department and the Rossville Police Department. Ed was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Charlotte “Charlie” Williams Massengale; great-grandson, Branson Jackson; and mother, Hazel Peppers Massengale.
He is survived by his daughter, Christa Robinson; sister, Glenda Pegg; grandchildren, Savannah (Mark) Jackson, and Tiffani Robinson; great grandchild, Charlie Jackson; nieces, Kathy Motley, Karen Wallin, and Kennie Fowler; several great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Father Richard Wise officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Sheriff Steve Wilson, Mike Hinch, Ryan Wilson, Sid Adams, Mark Jackson, Alex Viars, and Jackie Mitchell.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 11 a.m. until hour of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.