Family/Spouse: Morris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gary married Margaret Loraine Collins [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Hazel Lorena McCuistion on 11 Jan 1953 in Rossville, Georgia. Hazel (daughter of Andrew Wilson McCuistion and Margaret Lorena Pierson) was born on 19 Feb 1926 in Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee; died on 16 Nov 2021 in Rocky Top, Anderson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Hazel Lorena McCuistion Collins of Rocky Top (formerly of Rockwood) left her earthly home to be welcomed by her Heavenly Father to her eternal home with Jesus where He promises no more suffering and no more death. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 She will no longer have to contend with near-blindness from macular degeneration nor battle cancer.
Hazel was a proud member of First Families of Tennessee by tracing her family’s lineage back prior to Tennessee statehood. She tremendously enjoyed genealogy and was quick to share her vast knowledge with family members who were interested.
Born February 19, 1926, Hazel was a member of “the greatest generation”. She worked at The Secret City during World War II. After her marriage to Frank Collins, she devoted many years as mother and homemaker. She was employed at JC Penney’s Rockwood, at Rockwood Electric Utility, and her most enjoyable job as secretary/bookkeeper of First Baptist Church, Rockwood where she remained a member. After retirement, she and Frank enjoyed traveling and gardening.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, FR “Frank” Collins, parents AW “Andy” and Margaret “Maggie” Pierson McCuistion and brothers Ford, Roy, James, Frank, Benton, and Kenneth. Hazel is survived by daughter Lori Collins Houck (Gary) Rocky Top and son Sam Collins (Ann) Rockwood, grandchildren David Collins (Lyndsay), Misti Houck (Matthew David) and Shaunda Morris (Ryan) and four great-grandchildren. By a host of loving nieces and nephews, and by her amazing sister Elizabeth Boles, age 101, Kingston.
Graveside service Friday, November 19, at 2:00 at Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood. There will be a gathering for family and friends at Evans Mortuary at 1:00 before proceeding to gravesite

Samuel married Mamie Sutton. Mamie was born on 12 Jul 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
His draft registration card indicates the year of birth is 1873.

Andrew married Margaret Lorena Pierson on 22 Apr 1906 in Roane County, Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of James Oliver Pierson and Minerva Bowlin) was born on 19 Jul 1884 in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1951 in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee; was buried on 16 Jan 1951 in Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Marriage date provided by Andrew and Margaret's daughter, Hazel. Andrew and Margaret were married by Andrew's older brother, Reverend Miles Franklin "Frank" McCuistion.