Frank Renner Fillers, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born in Greene County on July 4, 1928, the youngest of nine children to Carl and Sophina Tweed Fillers, whose family operated Fillers Mill on Cove Creek, Fillers Mill Road. Frank was a successful farmer with his land showing his hard work. He farmed his land, preserving nature as much as he could. He was a third generation life-long member of Solomon Lutheran Church, where he worshiped as long as his health permitted.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Bowers Fillers; sisters: Goldene Burgner, Kate Neas, and Evelyne Renner; brothers: John Hoxie Fillers, Luke Fillers, Mark Fillers, and Clarence Fillers; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ramon and Rosetta Bowers; son-in-law: Dean Shipley; and nephew: Ronnie Fillers, all of Greeneville.
Those left to cherish Frank’s memory are his children: Diane Shipley, Mike (Jodi) Fillers, Elaine (Jack) Ottinger, Crystal (Grant) Dunn, and Kimberly Fillers; grandchildren: DeAnna (David) Martin, Nanetta (Chris) Cutshall, Lynette Crum, Jaymie (Mitchell) Wilhoit, Laura (Shawn) Kirkpatrick, Michael (Ashley) Fillers, and Kaitlyn and Kimberlyn Dunn; great grandchildren: Dawson and Delaina Martin, Mason Crum, Austin Carpenter, Travis Wilhoit, Chloe Wilhoit, and Laikyn Kirkpatrick; sister, Josephine Shearer; brother-in-law, Kenneth Bowers; aunt, Viola Humphreys; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends: Grant Swecker, Carson Parton, Connie Bailey, and Dwight Renner.
The family will receive friends from 3pm-4pm Friday at Solomon Lutheran Church.
A graveside service will follow in Solomon Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Jim Fillers and Rev. Sterling Nelson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solomon Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, in care of Teddy Reaves, 680 River Road, Greeneville, TN 37743.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Bulawa, Dr. Uhl, and their nursing staffs, Signature Health Care, Caris Hospice, Amedisys, and Advance Health Care.
Pallbearers are Michael Fillers, Austin Carpenter, Randy Lintz, Mason Crum, Dawson Martin, Connie Bailey, Dan Burgner, Wayne Fillers, Randy Cutshaw, and Willis Sane. Honorary pallbearers will be the men at Solomon Lutheran Church.
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