JOHN EDWARD GHORLEY

John Edward Ghorley, age 87, of Niota, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Life Care Center of Athens.

John was a native of Gastonia North Carolina and a longtime resident of McMinn County.  He was a son of the late Lawrence and Mary Edna McMillian Ghorley.  He was also preceded in death by his wife; Imogene R. Goins Ghorley, and seven brothers and sisters.

John was retired from Pioneer Furniture and was an avid farmer and gardener.

John is survived by;

A Daughter and son-in-law; Candie and Dr. Casey Hewgley of Spring City, TN.

A Son and daughter-in-law; Mike and Turrah Ghorley of Sweetwater, TN.

Four Grandchildren;

Mike Ghorley, Shane (Jamie) Ghorley, Preston (Hannah) Hewgley,

and Cason (Katelyn) Hewgley

7 Great-Grandchildren;

4 Great-Great Grandchildren

A Sister; Edna Carolyn Allison of Kentucky.

Many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be Noon Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at McMinn Memory Gardens.

If you are unable to attend the graveside services, you are encouraged to sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of John Edward Ghorley.