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Mike Gwaltney

Funeral service for Mr. Mike Gwaltney will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Gladeville United Methodist Church, 8770 Stewarts Ferry Pike, with Pastor Moses Han and Bro. Tim Bryant officiating.  Interment will follow at Caraway Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the Gladeville United Methodist Church on Tuesday from 2–8 PM and Wednesday after 12 Noon until time of service.

Mr. Gwaltney, age 72 of Gladeville passed away October 1, 2022, at Summit Medical Center.

Born June 7, 1950, in Wilson County, he is the son of the late Cordell and Lou Alice Russell Gwaltney.  He was a 1968 graduate of Watertown High School.  He went on to graduate from Tennessee Tech, and received his Master’s Degree from Trevecca.  He served in the Tennessee National Guard, and was a member of Gladeville United Methodist Church for fifty years.  He was a long time coach, educator, and principal in Mount Juliet, retiring in 2009 after thirty seven years.  He served on the Board of Directors of Wilson County F.C.A., and was an active member of the Gladeville United Methodist Men’s Club.

He is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Margaret Huddleston Gwaltney; two children: Casey (John) Foster and Brian (Casey) Gwaltney; three granddaughters: Ashley Foster, Karli Foster, and Lilly Gwaltney; brother, Randy Gwaltney; several nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers: Wayne Foster, Bruce Jones, Richard Cardwell, James Edwin Swain, all former players, and the 1986 MJHS Girls Softball State Championship Team.

Active pallbearers: Cory Gwaltney, Randy Gwaltney, Tommy Martin, John Simms, Patrick Yankura, Danny Lassiter, Randy Harris, and Chuck Foster.

Memorials may be made to the Gladeville United Methodist Men’s Club or to the Wilson County F.C.A.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142   www.ligonbobo.com

Messages for the Family

  1. Dr. Priscilla Chansler Bamba says:
    October 3, 2022 at 12:45 am
    I am so sorry for your loss. Casey, Brian’s wife, is my niece, and I am so glad you are all there to support each other. God bless.
    • Kathy Dedmon says:
      October 4, 2022 at 11:36 am
      Margaret, I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. It was shocking to hear this, I am sure you are in shock. May you lean on God to give you comfort and peace as you cope with your loss.
    • Kathy Dedmons says:
      October 4, 2022 at 11:36 am
      Margaret, I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. It was shocking to hear this, I am sure you are in shock. May you lean on God to give you comfort and peace as you cope with your loss.
  2. Gary Crosby says:
    October 3, 2022 at 11:26 am
    Rest in Peace Mr. Gwaltney.
  3. Perry and Kim Bullock says:
    October 3, 2022 at 1:01 pm
    I offer my most heart felt condolences to Mrs. Margaret and family. Prayers for all.
  4. Novella Cone says:
    October 3, 2022 at 1:10 pm
    I used to sub for him. He was always a gentleman! He taught two of my children at Mt Juliet High School. He will be missed.
  5. Tony Josselyn says:
    October 3, 2022 at 1:21 pm
    Coach Gwaltney always tried to bring out the best in his players. He was a great man.
  6. Joe & Anita Hodges says:
    October 3, 2022 at 2:21 pm
    So sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family.
  7. Gail Farley says:
    October 3, 2022 at 2:53 pm
    The family is I’m my thoughts and prayers. You have lost a treasure and heaven has gained an angel. I loved my friend.
  8. Robin Bender Morthel says:
    October 3, 2022 at 3:14 pm
    I am deeply heartbroken about the passing of Coach Gwaltney. I was on his girls 8th grade basketball team at MJJH. This was his first year coaching. Later on in my teaching career I worked as his AP at MJMS. I have always had a special fondness for him and I know he had the same fondness for me. He will be truly missed ❤️
  9. Johnny Hibbett says:
    October 3, 2022 at 3:52 pm
    It was an honor to play for Coach Gwaltney in any sport. His Christian example influenced many young people over the years. Mt. Juliet was blessed to have him.
  10. Richard & Mary Winston says:
    October 3, 2022 at 3:53 pm
    We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  11. Elisa "Putt" Putman says:
    October 3, 2022 at 6:26 pm
    The MJ family lost a great man on 10/1. Honored to have played for him on the 1983 State Runners up softball team. Thank you for all you have done for the athletes and students you have impacted during your life. RIP
    • Joyce Mathis says:
      October 3, 2022 at 8:25 pm
      Margaret, I’m so sorry!! I know that you are still in shock from everything that has happened so quickly. I’m praying for you, Casey, and Brian.
  12. Rick Johnson says:
    October 3, 2022 at 7:01 pm
    I worked and coached for Mr. Gwaltney at MJMS. I’ve never met a finer person. Fair and honest. I’ll miss him. R.I.P. Coach.
  13. Joyce Mathis says:
    October 3, 2022 at 8:23 pm
    Margaret, I’m so sorry!! I know that you are still in shock from everything that has happened so quickly. I’m praying for you, Casey, and Brian.
  14. Jill Huffman Butler says:
    October 3, 2022 at 9:21 pm
    RIP coach! You were a big influence in my life and so many others. I was also on the 1983 State runner up Softball team! He is forever in my heart ❤️
  15. Joe Shelton says:
    October 3, 2022 at 10:28 pm
    He was a great Coach and an awesome Christian, husband and father. It was an honor playing for him and he always believed in me. I/We/Mt. Juliet were blessed to have him in our lives! RIP Coach!
  16. Dale Sanders says:
    October 4, 2022 at 12:00 am
    Margaret, so sorry to hear the sa
    d news. Mike was always a gentleman. I worked with him several years at MJJH. Love and prayers.

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  17. Kim says:
    October 4, 2022 at 12:04 am
    Rest in peace Coach Gwaltney.
  18. Karla Nelson Salsbury says:
    October 4, 2022 at 4:34 am
    What a wonderful teacher and later on, friend. Praying for all the Gwaltney family.
  19. Lance Taylor says:
    October 4, 2022 at 2:31 pm
    Coach Gwaltney was a good man. He saw the good in kids, including a messed up kid like me, and I will never forget that. I am where I am, I am who I am, today partly because of his influence, GRACE, and genuine caring. He was a rock in my life when I needed one – desperately. Rest with Him, now, Coach.
  20. Melba ( Corder ) Jobe Family says:
    October 4, 2022 at 7:21 pm
    10/04/2022 Tuesday@ 2:20 PM. Extending Comforting Condolences From The Book Of Psalm.

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