Rev. Joe Lynn Moreland

Rev. Lynn Moreland age 89 a resident of Cleveland went to be with the lord on Wednesday September 20, 2017. He was born March 30, 1928 in Cleveland to the late Ben and Myrtle Moreland and was also preceded in death by his brother Rev. J.C. Moreland, his sister Bertha Poole Frady and his infant brother S.W. Moreland. He was a member of Philippi Baptist Church, Cleveland Masonic Lodge, Chattanooga Scottish Rite and Alhambra Shrine Temple. He was retired from Dupont Corporation with over 34 years of service. During his ministry he pastored churches in Bradley, Polk, Mcminn and Meigs counties spanning a period of over 50 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 72 years Grace Webb Moreland, his children Gary (Veronica) and Eddie (Susan) Moreland, five grandchildren Michele Ratliff, Melissa Thomas, Ty Moreland, Kari Sauls, and Emily Lockhart, eleven great grandchildren Drew Ratliff, Lauren Ratliff, Jillian Ratliff, Tyler Thomas, Tanner Thomas, Cade Moreland, Knox Moreland, Brandon Sauls, Maggie Sauls, Baylor Moreland and Lily Grace Moreland. A Remembrance of Life Service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday at Philippi Baptist Church with Pastor Sammy Hooker officiating. There will be a private graveside service. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11am until 2pm at the church. The family request that in lieu of flowers, per Rev. Moreland’s request, make a donation in his honor to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville TN., 37214-0800. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee St. Chapel has charge of the arrangements.Read Obituary