Ernest McKinley Lasley, Sr., 98, a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Ernest served his country in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry as a medic and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Independent Paint and Glass Company. An avid motorcyclist, he enjoyed going to motorcycle races and events and was a salesman at Pates Harley Davidson in Hixson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Lasley; daughter, Elaine Carson; son, Mac Lasley and siblings, Dorothy Buckner and Alvin Lasley.
Survivors are his daughters, Charlene Rushin (Terry) and Dianna Fox (Rodney); grandchildren, Laura Rushin (Shevy), Justin Rushin (Nicole) and Lana Devaney; several great grandchildren, nieces and extended family.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.
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