Eckel Ivan Wallen Jr

Eckel Ivan Wallen, Jr., 53, of Church Hill died at his sister's home Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born in Kingsport and had resided in Church Hill all of his life. He was a Christian. Ivan enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and writing poetry and music. He also loved animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eckel and Diana Wallen; nephew, Josh Wallen; and his brother, Paul Gilbert.

Ivan is survived by two sons, Clinton Wallen and Eric Wallen; two grandsons; sister, Deborah Pressley; four brothers, Jeffery Wallen, Earl Wallen, Johnny Wallen, and Christopher Wallen; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral procession will depart Hamlett-Dobson at 1:30 p.m. Sunday for the graveside service at 2 pm at Jones Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stacy Crull, Mark Morelock, Danny lane, Jeremy Wallen, Christopher Wallen, and Johnny Wallen. Paul Douglas Smith will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

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