Morris Anthony Templeton

Rock Island, TN resident and Fort Knox, KY native, Morris Anthony Templeton, age 67, was born August 5, 1949 and died May 16, 2017 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following a five-month battle with cancer. An employee of Bridgestone and a member of Christ Community Church, he was married on May 5, 1978 to Jimmie Austin Templeton of Rock Island, TN. He was a devoted husband and father. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children and spouses, Toni Renee Templeton Brown of Smithville, TN, Jennifer and Chad Glasener of Manchester, TN, Terri and Jr. Bonner of Castalian Springs, TN, and Candace Yott of Destin, TN; eight grandchildren, James-Anthony Brown, Trey Hobbs, Jessica, Ashley and Heather Tobitt, and Justin, Taylor and Anna Yott; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and church family; and special friends, Terry and Glenda Stiles. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 in High's Chapel with Paul Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Webb Cemetery @ Bluff Springs. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday at High's. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.