Daniel G. “Dan” Underwood: Obituary

Daniel G. “Dan” Underwood, age 65 of Farner, TN passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga following a sudden illness. He was born on February 13, 1954 in Copperhill, TN. Dan was a contractor. He was a member of Farner Presbyterian Church. Dan served in the United States Navy. He was retired, enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, wood working and panning for gold. Dan was preceded in death by his former wife, Mary Ann Underwood; stepson, Matthew Adams; father, Cecil Underwood; brother, Eddie Underwood; paternal grandparents, Pearl and Kate Underwood; maternal grandparents, Roy and Eunice Dean and great-niece, Leira Key.

Survivors are his mother, Evelyn Underwood of Farner; daughter, Chelsea Underwood of Blairsville; grandson, Colt Carr of Blairsville; sister and brother-in-law, Carole Baker (Paul) of Ooltewah; nieces, Karen Underwood Harris, Melisa Key and Wendy Fujita; great-nieces and great-nephews, Lauryn Harris, Layne Harris, Mika Edwards, Ben Key and Mason Key and special sister, Setsuko and husband, Kingo Fujita also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Farner Presbyterian Church with Rev. Matthew Atteberry officiating. Dan will lie in state on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour of 2:00 p.m. at the Farner Presbyterian Church. Congregational music will be led by Linda Ledford and Janice Reid. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Dean, Ronnie Dean, Dennis Dean, Greg Dean, David Taylor and Norris Burger. The family will receive friends at the Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements.