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Obituary for T. R. "Zeke" Effler Jr.

T. R. "Zeke"  Effler Jr.
Effler, T. R. (Zeke), Jr. – age 78 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October, 19, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith and a United States Air Force veteran. T. R. was retired from TVA and a member of Tri-State Carpenters and Joiners Union and enjoyed wood working. T. R. was a 1955 graduate of Halls High School. He is preceded in death by parents, Timothy Robert and Nila Jane Effler; and sister, Mary Helen Atkins. T. R. is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patsy Nell Effler; son, Tim (Christy) Effler; daughters, Melanie (Chris) Frye; and Kelly (Vernon) Griffin; grandchildren, Chad Effler; Caitlyn Griffin, Zachary Griffin, Morgan Frye, Reagan Frye; sisters, Betty Sharp, Bertha Sharp and Annabell Effler; brothers, John Effler and Jack Effler; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will follow immediately at 8:00 p.m. with Reverend Scotty Bales and Reverend Mike Johnson officiating. Interment will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in Effler Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Tri-County Honor Guard. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville has the honor to serve and celebrate the life of “Zeke” Effler. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net

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