Matthew ''Bear'' Lainge

Matthew “Bear” Lainge, age 55 of Pigeon Forge, died Friday, March 14, 2003 at his home. He was recently retired from Dollywood. Survivors: Wife: Betty Lynn Cannon Sisters: Audrey Hagar and Gayle Kolemeyer Nephew: T.K. Kolemeyer Memorial service 7 PM Tuesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mt. Chapel in Pigeon Forge. The family will receive friends 6-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley’s Smoky Mt. Chapel, 220 Emert St. Pigeon Forge. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)