Benjamin Franklin East Obituary
The passing of Benjamin Franklin East of Kingston, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 18, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Benjamin Franklin East or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben East and Lucille "Babe" East; his wife Ada Mae East; his siblings, Robert Dean East, James East, Mary Stolz and Elizabeth Shelton; his siblings-in-law, Tom Meredith, Charles Gaddis, Don Shultz, Bettie Moore and Dorothy Dean; and his son-in-law Brian Reid.
He is survived by: his children, Dewayne East (Angela) of Kingston, TN. and Tammy East Caswell (Darryl) of Knoxville, TN.; his siblings, Jean Meredith of Harriman, TN. and David East (Linda) of Rockwood, TN.; his grandchildren, Nicholas East (Rachel) of Kingston, TN, Sarah Reid of Knoxville, TN and Bradley Caswell of Knoxville, TN.; and his great grandchildren, Audrey East of Kingston, TN and Kingston Mayes of Knoxville, TN.
