THOMAS 'MARK' ALDERSON
Thomas “Mark” Alderson, 63, Clinton went to be with his heavenly Father Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
Mark was born June 13, 1957, in Knoxville, the son of Tom and Carmetia Bennett Alderson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by father-in-law, Kyle Shepherd.
Mark served as deacon at First Baptist Church of Clinton. He served his community well on the County Commission for 20 years; serving as Mayor of Anderson county and serving on Charter Commission.
Mark retired from ORNL Fire Department where he served as a firefighter and EMT for more than 36 years. He loved being outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and spoiling his grandkids.
Mark was a beloved husband, daddy and a loving Poppie!
He is survived by: Wife of 40 years, Kandi Shepherd Alderson; daughter, Katie Phillips and companion Scott Page; son, Johnathan Alderson and fiancé Erin Rogers; grandchildren, Abby, Lucas, Zachary and Eric; and mother-in-law, Kathryn Shepherd.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limitations, a private family funeral will be held.
Family and friends are invited to meet for a graveside service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton with Dr. Danny Chisholm officiating.
The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to First Baptist church, in care of the Christian Service Center, PO Box 268, Clinton, TN 37717.
Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
An on-line guestbook can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.