Michael Dean York

Michael Dean York, age 57, of Watertown, Tenn. died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. He was born in Ft. Chaffee, Ark., son of the late Russell Dean York and Evelyn Lewis York. Michael was a retired shipping supervisor with International Paper. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Venis York; son, Chris York and his wife, Amber of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; daughter, Cheryl Merritt of Watertown; grandchildren, Gabriel and Connor York, Michael, Hunter and Kenzie Merritt; brother, Ray York of Watertown; sister, Susan Holt of Van Buren, Ark.; brother-in-law, Bobby Venis of Watertown; nieces, Melissa and Robin Holt. Private family services are planned. Hunter Funeral Home, Watertown, Tenn.. www.hunterfuneral.com.