Delmer Tedder

Delmer Tedder, age 96, of Bristol, TN and formerly of Mountain City, TN (Forge Creek Community) passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Ballad Hospice House of Bristol, TN 3 days before his 97th birthday. Delmer was born in Mountain City, TN, Johnson County on December 31, 1928 to the late Joel A. Tedder and Ethel Jones Tedder. In addition to his parents, Delmer was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Myrtle Arnold Tedder (10-11-2015); one daughter, Janice Carolyn Tedder; brothers, Ralph Tedder and Howard Tedder.

Delmer served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952. He was a carpenter by trade for many years. Delmer like many enjoyed raising a garden. He was a member of Hammons Chapel Christian Church.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sons, Donald Ray Tedder and wife Deborah of Bristol, TN (Rooty Branch) and Orville Bruce Tedder and wife Joan of Fayetteville, NC; sisters, Pauline Johnson, Ruby Stout, and Betty Tedder, all of Mountain City, TN and Gladys Garmon of Newark, Delaware; brother, Bruce Tedder; grandchildren, David Tedder, Sarah Tedder Newman and Jonathan Tedder; great-grandchildren, Sara, Oliver, Adalynn, Matthias, Isabelle, and Emilia; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Joshua Giddings officiating. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow the funeral from the Dunn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be men of the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hammons Chapel Christian Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.mountaincityfh.com.

The family of Delmer Joel Tedder has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.