Elijah Veach

August 13, 2019

Elijah Ramen Veach, Jr., 73 of Franklin, TN. passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. Born on May 10, 1946, son of Elijah and Rachel (Hicks) Veach, he was a long-time resident of Tennessee. During his lifetime, he lived in Memphis, Nashville, Franklin and Jackson, MS. His interests and hobbies included history, travel, NASCAR, muscle cars and music. He attended Memphis State University and had a career that included automotive, law enforcement and state government roles. He is survived by son Chris Veach (Amber), grandson Brett Veach, daughter Alexandria Hartley, sister Nadine Williams (Roger), sister Mary Young (Larry), three nieces and a nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda Veach, daughter Rachel Veach, brother Jimmy Veach, and son Chad Veach. Well known for his sense of humor, he will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions in memory of Elijah may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.