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Posted by: Kate Prince on Nov 26, 2019

Signal Mountain attorney Joseph Fountain Timberlake Jr. died on Nov. 16 at 93. After serving three years in the U.S. Marine Corps, during which time he received a Purple Heart Medal, Timberlake attended the University of Tennessee College of Law on the G.I. bill and graduated first in his class in 1951. He practiced general civil law in Chattanooga for 68 years. A graveside service with military honors was held earlier today at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans