Melvin King Carrier

June 4, 1935 - December 19, 2019

Melvin King Carrier, age 84, of Bluff City, TN passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his residence. A native of Bluff City, he was the son of the late Earnest King Carrier and Glenna Sams Hitchcock. Mr. Carrier was a third generation barber in his family and had previously worked in carpentry. He was a member of First Christian Church of Bluff City and he was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved God, his country, baseball and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Chafin Carrier. Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Troy Carrier and wife Zarema and Travis Carrier, all of Johnson City; a daughter, Melanie Carrier, Johnson City; two grandchildren, Daniella Carrier and Aiden Carrier, both of Johnson City and two brothers, Arthur “Buddy” Carrier and wife Betty and Edmond Carrier, all of Bluff City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service to honor the life of Melvin King Carrier will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. in the Morningview Cemetery, Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:20 A.M. on Monday for the graveside service. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to First Christian Church, P. O. Box 217, Bluff City, TN 37618.