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J. C. Hackney

December 22, 1931 — April 26, 2016

J. C. Hackney, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, April 26th, 2016 in a local hospital. J.C. was born on December 22nd, 1931 a son of the late Len & Stella Hackney. He was an honorable discharged veteran of the United State Army after faithfully serving his country during the Korean War where he was award the Korean Service Medal and a Bronze Star for his service. J.C. worked for over forty five years as a mechanic many of those years owning his own auto repair garage.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister Sarah L. Hackney.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of over thirty eight years Shirley Hudgins Hackney, one brother in law Lester Hudgins (Donna), two sisters in law Ruby Givens and Margaret Thompson, several special nieces and nephews, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN with Reverend Mark Cameron officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the 5:00 PM service time in the funeral home parlor.

Interment will take place on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at 1:30 PM in the Chattanooga National Cemetery and will conclude with Military Honors.

You are encouraged to share a memory of J.C. and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Hackney family with his arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of J. C. Hackney, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Sunday, May 1, 2016

3:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel

2415 Georgetown Road Northwest, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Service

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Starts at 5:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel

2415 Georgetown Road Northwest, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Graveside

Monday, May 2, 2016

Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time)

Chattanooga National Cemetery

1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Burial

Chattanooga National Cemetery

1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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