Harold C. Presley

Private family graveside service and interment for Mr. Harold C. Presley, age 88 of Cookeville, will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Cookeville City Cemetery.

Mr. Presley died Saturday December 9, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 23, 1934 in the Okalona community of Overton County, TN to the late Willie Bedford and Bertie Lou Presley.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from United Family Life Insurance Company as an agent at Speck-Hyder Funeral Home in Livingston.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Evelyn Jean Presley and Wilma Ruth Presley; and by a brother, James A. Presley.

Mr. Presley is survived by sons, Fred Coffee (Trina) of Livingston, TN and Bryant Presley (Lynne) of Cookeville, TN; daughter, Cindy Phillips of Gallatin, TN; stepdaughter, Patsy Moore (Terry) of Cookeville, TN; sister, Anna Lee Wilson of Livingston, TN; 12 grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; two nieces; seven nephews; and by long-time friend, Willie Hugh Dale.

Jaron Phillips, Seth Presley, Colton Reeder, Corbin Reeder, Fred Coffee and Jerry Wilson will serve as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or Shriners Hospitals for Children,2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Dyer chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-7158. Share memories and condolences at www.dyerfh.com