Don R. Edens II, of Rocky Top, TN, age 44, born October 12, 1969, passed away September 3, 2014. He graduated from Christian Academy of Knoxville in 1988 and then graduated from The Citadel in 1992. Don served in the Marine Corps for 13 years as a pilot and worked for Empire Corporation. His desire in life was to be remembered as a follower of Christ, devoted husband and father. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tarvin and Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Edens. Survivors: wife, Kimberly Van Gorder Edens; daughters, Sarah Ann Edens, Hannah Grace Edens; sons, David Edens II, Jonathan Edens; parents, David and Ann Edens; sister and brother-in-law, Ginger and Chris Eppling; nephews and niece, Caleb, Daniel and Charis Eppling; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Sally Van Gorder; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Beverly Van Gorder, J.P. and Sally Reuer; several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 7th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Powell. Funeral service will begin at 4 o’clock with Pastor Phil Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton with full military honors at graveside. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church Powell, 7706 Ewing Road, Powell, TN 37849, Kenya Mission Fund or the Ukraine Mission Fund. (Please designate which fund.) Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.www.holleygamblefh.com
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