Edward (Ed) Lee Wykle, Sr.

Wykle, Edward (Ed) Lee Sr.- Age 65 of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born as the fourth child to Don and Corine Wykle on February 22, 1948. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Corine Wykle; sister, Addie Mae Wykle Watts; brother-in-law, John Tinsley; and special friend, Linda L. Meade Nelson. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Patricia of Knoxville, TN; daughters, Rhonda “Diane” Wykle of Clearwater, FL, and ldelia “Dee-Dee”(Rev. Aderon) Billingsley, Jr. of Knoxville, TN; son, Edward L. Wykle, Jr. of Smyrna, TN; grandchildren, Anthony Lundy (Sherelle Glenn) of Kennesaw, GA, Teonaka Watson of Boynton Beach, FL, Jamal Lindsey of Owensboro, KY, Aaryanna Billingsley of Knoxville, TN, Romeo Wykle of Cleveland, TN, and Savon Wykle of Smyrna, TN; great grandchildren, Jahtiyha Taylor and Jayla Johnson of Boynton Beach, FL, and Maliyah Lindsey of Owensboro, KY; brothers, William (Janice) and Tommy (Philander) Wykle of Knoxville, TN; brothers-in-law, Willie Watts of Knoxville, TN, and Larry (Pecolia) Tinsley of Lithonia, GA; sisters-in-law, Teresa Bates, Linda (Tim) Lattimore, and Debra (Carl) Ursery all of Knoxville, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and several devoted friends too numerous to name including, the Austin High School, Class of 1966. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Avenue, from 1:00-2:00 pm followed by a celebration of life service with Rev. Aderon L. Billingsley, Jr. officiating. The family will assemble at the home of brother, Tommy Wykle, 1905 Rivershore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914.

2 Responses to “Edward (Ed) Lee Wykle, Sr.”

  1. Erica Prate says:

    Sorry for your loss.

  2. Laura McCall says:

    Idelia and family – So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you all during this difficult time.

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