Archive for January 28th, 2012

Edwin L. Wynder

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Wynder, Edwin, L. “Rocky”- departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home. Mr. Wynder was an U.S. Army Veteran and later retired from TVA as an Accountant. Also known to many as one of the greatest saxophonist to ever play the instrument, Rocky was a gentle and humble man. He loved music but his greatest passion was his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, great friend and a true musician. Preceded in death by his parents, Arnetta and Edwin L. Wynder, Sr. and brother, Joseph Wynder.  He is survived by a loving wife, Catherine and leaves a legacy with his sons: Larry, Jacksonville, FL, Dwight (Renee), Knoxville, TN, Brian (Cynthia), Atlanta, GA and Michael (Ranae) Wynder, Louisville, KY; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters: Mildred Farrow, Tacoma, WA, Bertha Mae Gant and Alice Whitehurst, both of Pensacola, FL; a host of relatives and friends to include special friends: Walter (Marilyn) Spears, Bobby Lane, Cleveland “Sonny” (Norma) Drummond, Bishop William ( Tamara) Pankey, Chico Crawford, Keith Brown, Donald Brown, Mark Boling, Tim (Yvonne) Beshea and Brenda Bishop. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at Greater Mount Moriah FBH Church. Bishop William Pankey officiating. Interment will follow the service at TN State Veterans Cemetery East, John Sevier Highway. It will conclude with full military honors and a full dove release. In lieu of flowers, a monetary donation can be made to Praise Temple Holiness Church, 510 Cansler Street, Knoxville, TN  37921.