Carl Brence Thomison

Spencer, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Carl Brence Thomison, age 81, was born February 6, 1937 and died June 1, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.A retired printer and a road maintenance worker with the TN Department of Transportation, he was the son of the late Henry and Ida Grove Thomison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Charles Thomison; two sisters, Otela Thomison and Rita Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Sophia Mooney. He was married on May 25, 1957 to Carolyn Hale Thomison of Spencer, TN. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children and their spouses, Kathy and Ray Ferrel of Winter Springs, FL, Darrell and Terri Thomison of Dayton, OH and Tracey and Sandy Thomison of Dayton, OH; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and three nephews also survive.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in High's Chapel with Bob McCoy and Gene Brock officiating. Burial will follow in White Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at High's.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.