Ward R. Bathrick, 95, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010.

Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Ward Bathrick and Harriette Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen Gordon Massengill Bathrick and a son, Bill Massengill. Ward was a US Army Air Corps veteran and served during WWII; was Post Master in Valrico, FL and a member of Tellico Baptist Church, which he loved very much and was former treasurer of. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and past Grand Master.

He is survived by daughter, Margaret Willoughby of Franklin; son, Pete Massengill Jr. of Brandon, FL; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 9 at Tellico Baptist Church. Rev. Gary McCoy and Rev. David Lee Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 8, at Macon Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mark Parish, Dwight Burrell, Randy Drinnon, Morris Tippett, Marshall Lovedahl, John Slagle, Dale Welch and Gary McCoulough.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com

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