Dr. J.K. Twilla

85 year old Dr. J.K. Twilla of Smithville died Friday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a long time doctor in the DeKalb County area and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was also a member of the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Larry Green will officiate and burial will be in Town Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 1:00 p.m. Dr. Twilla was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Leonard and Rosa Jon Twilla. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jo Twilla of Smithville. Two sons, Neil Alan Twilla and John Kevin Twilla of Murfreesboro. Two grandchildren, Kevin and wife Desirae Twilla of Harrogate and Keli and husband Jared Davis of Smithville. Sister, Rose Mary and husband John Jarvis of Sparta. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family has requested NO FOOD at the funeral home and NO FLOWERS. Donations may be made to the Lighthouse Christian Camp and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.