Alvin Carl Proffitte
Published 4:31 pm Monday, May 27, 2019
Alvin Carl Proffitte, 70, of Clarksville, Tenn., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, at Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in Nashville, Tenn. He was a son of the late John Gilbert and Edna Harper Proffitte and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carson B. Proffitte and Jerry Proffitte, and a sister, Pansy Proffitte.
Mr. Proffitte was a 1966 graduate of Unaka High School, a member of Siam Baptist Church and was a service advisor for 17 years at James Corlew Chevrolet in Clarksville, Tenn. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Melinda S. Proffitte, of the home; a son, Johnny Lee Proffitte of Elizabethton; a daughter, Kimberly Proffitte Hyder and husband Curtis of Elizabethton; a grandson, Austin B. Hyder of Elizabethton; a sister, Virginia P. Boles and husband Walter of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a niece, April P. Ashley; a nephew, Chris Proffitte; and two great-nieces, Raven Proffitte and Macy Ashley.
A service to honor the life of Alvin Carl Proffitte will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The family will receive friends in the chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Pierce Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 9:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Cancer Society, % Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com
Mr. Proffitte and his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.