Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:23 am

Ora Eugene (Bud) McFalls, age 87 of Kingsport, TN died Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Bud was born March 11, 1938, in Asheville, NC and was a son of the late O.D. McFalls and Geneva Jackson McFalls.

He worked as a machinist and as the supervisor of EME Engineering in Tampa, FL. After 30 years in Tampa, he and his wife Doris moved to the Village of Chimney Rock where they lived for 23 years. While there, they were active in the community and were the owners and operators of Unique Expressions Gift Shop. They were members of Chimney Rock Baptist Church. He and Doris moved to Kingsport, TN four years ago.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Doris McFalls, along with five daughters, Debbie Wagon (James) of Rutherfordton, Cindy Dilley (Gary) of Valrico, FL, Charlene Lazarto (Victor) of Church Hill, TN, Darlene Wimberly (Bob Moore) of Seffner, FL, and Rhonda Johnson (Matthew) of Shady Valley, TN, 18 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held July 2 at Chimney Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Alex Heffner officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.