Elijah Glenn Alley, age 45, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN on February 9, 1979, to Joe Alley and Rejeanne Coleman. Elijah was a graduate of Anderson County High School, class of 1996 and a Mav for life. He went on to get his bachelor's in education at Tusculum University. Elijah worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad and later for Bentley and Associates. He also coached little league football for Nagaf and Norris Middle School. Elijah was of the Baptist Faith.  Elijah is preceded in death by, grandparents, Zelmer and Pauline Alley, Sebron and Rhea Coleman; aunts Michelle Miklas, Simone Boyer; uncles Timothy Coleman, Mark Coleman, Jerry Alley.

Survived by:

Loving parents……Rejeanne Coleman and Joe Alley
Son……Slade Alley
Special friends….Davey Gillum, Richie Noe, Lewis Thurman, Rodd Noe, Mom and Dad Noe
A host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom he all loved.

Special thanks to UT Hospice, nurses Whitney, Melissa, Christy, Angel, Dr. Pearman and Chaplain Ben Neal, very very special thanks to Adrienne Walker, Gabrielle and Paul Burn, Leann Mullins, and Debra Dison.

The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 10:00AM-2:00PM, with the funeral service to follow in the Chapel with Rev. Davey Gillum officiating. Family and friends will go in funeral procession to Norris Memorial Garden following the funeral service for Elijah's interment. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Anderson County High School Football Program, 130 Maverick Circle, Clinton, TN 37716. www.holleygamble.com