May 5, 2022
Mr. U.L. LaFever, age 76 of DeKalb County, TN passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Stones River St. Thomas Hospital in Woodbury, TN.
Mr. LaFever was born on July 11, 1945 in DeKalb County, TN to his parents, the late Verble & Lula Dunn LaFever. Also preceding him in death is a daughter-in-law, Dana Purkey LaFever. Mr. LaFever had retired as the Owner/Operator of Center Hill Sports Marine & was a member of the Rescue Squad.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2pm from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Tim Bumbalough will officiate with burial to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 2pm-8pm & Saturday from 11am until the time of services at 2pm.
Survivors include his Wife of over 50 years, Helen Perry LaFever of Smithville, TN. Son, Eugene LaFever of Sparta, TN. Granddaughter, Sahara “Sara Beth” LaFever of Smithville, TN. Sister, Louisa (Jack) Phelps of Nashville, TN. Brother, Calvin Urias LaFever (Merle Sandlin) of Smithville, TN. Sister-in-law, Sue (Jimmy) Bryson of Donelson, TN.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements