Tommy Franklin Coward, age 75, of Vasper, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1939 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Hoyle Franklin and Mattie Pearl Debord Coward. Tommy was a member of Vasper Baptist Church. He loved and played any and every instrument with friends and at church. Tommy loved his family especially his grandbabies, great grandbabies and great great grandbabies. In addition to his parents, Tommy is preceded in death by his Sister, Delores Coward and Great Grandchild, Angela Edmonds.
Survived by:
WifeLinda Sue Coward of Vasper
ChildrenTed Coward and wife Glenna of Karns
Sue Edmonds and husband Roger of Claxton
Steve Coward and wife Janet of Claxton
Bethany Fritts and husband Robert of Lafollette
10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren

The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5-7PM. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Vasper Baptist Church at 12:00 Noon with the Rev. David Seals and Rev. Kenny Gillium officiating. Tommy interment will be at the Vasper Cemetery following the funeral service. www.holleygamble.com