Chad Killian, 44, died in a hunting accident, Sunday, Sept. 27. 
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was born in Coalmont on July 16, 1971. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Dale Killian. He was a logging equipment operator.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda Tate Killian; mother, Geraldine Smartt Killian; sons Tyler and Devin Killian; sister Kimberly (Troy) King; brothers Brian, Russell (Tammy) and Scotty Killian; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with bishop Aaron Barrett and minister Joe Gray officiating with burial to follow at Altamont Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Layne Funeral Home in Altamont, www.laynefuneralhome.com.
Layne Funeral Home of Altamont is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 30, 2015