Dwight Lee Eckard

Dwight L. Eckard, 75, formerly of Hickory NC passed away Saturday, April 18 at his home in Cleveland, TN. He was a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory NC and a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Conover NC before moving to Cleveland. He worked in management for Hickory Springs Mfg. Co. for over 20 years and that company brought him to Cleveland TN in 1972. Later, he went into business for himself when he purchased Whaley Mfg. Co. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church until his passing.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents Emmett and Katie Eckard.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brenda and three daughters and sons-in-law: Michelle Mantooth (Chris) of Charleston SC, Kim Roberts (Brent) of Greenback TN, and Jennifer Croft (Kevin) of Soddy Daisy TN; Grandsons Riley and River Roberts and Granddaughters Katilee and Tatum Croft; Brother Robert Eckard of Hickory NC and sisters Opal Bolick and Trudy Eckard of Conover NC, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 11:00AM until 12:00PM at First Lutheran Church. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will begin at 12:00PM with a committal service to follow.