Ralph Lindon Hillis, 82

A retired line foreman with Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, a United States Army veteran of World War II and a member of Pleasant Cove Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Charles and Leona Shockley Hillis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Roberta Anderson and Rita Barrett. He was married May 17, 1947 to Bonnie Lee Miller Hillis of McMinnville.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Ross Rains of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Dottie Hillis of McMinnville; four grandchildren and their spouses, Heather and George Newman, Dano and Misti Hillis and Alissa Rains, all of McMinnville and Amy and Michael Moody of Murfreesboro; two great-granddaughters, Shelby Newman and Kaylee Hillis, both of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews and special caregivers, Jeannie Heath, Wilma Smartt, Vida Fann and Jocelyne Ashford.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in High?s Chapel with Ray Weddington officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery with full military honors to be administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Meals on Wheels.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.