Garrett "Buster" Feltner Tweed went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2022, at the age of 79, in his hometown of Hixson, Tennessee surrounded by his wife and loved ones.

Born November 5, 1942, in Weaverville, North Carolina to Harry and Irene Tweed, Buster was the youngest of three siblings. Married to his beloved wife, Sondra, for fifty years, they created a legacy of three children and fourteen grandchildren.

He was an Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He then served in a long career with TVA, retiring as a Foreman. Through the years, he enjoyed playing, coaching, and watching his daughters and granddaughters play softball. A grandchild enthusiast, Buster (Pop-Pop) would frequently travel to watch his grandchildren in their many different sports, plays and church activities. He also enjoyed genealogy research, watching NASCAR, participating in a bowling league with his wife, and collecting elephants. He was a musician and singer participating in band and choirs throughout his life; and he continued his love of music by supporting his daughters in their musical achievements. He sang bass in a quartet in his younger years and loved gospel, bluegrass and country music. In recent years, he enjoyed spending time with his wife at Dollywood watching bluegrass and gospel shows. Buster also participated in the Senior Olympics and won several medals in bowling at the district and state level.

Buster was a believer in and faithful servant to Jesus Christ. He was a dedicated member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church. He always gave to others with a generous heart and an open hand. His good humor and fun nature endeared many to him. He was also a brave man who did the right thing, stood up for others, and even risked his own life to save others.

One of his favorite roles in life, that of a husband, was where he really shone. Buster was not only loving and generous toward his bride, but fiercely protective of her. He was faithful to the end and knew that through all the ups and downs of life, their love was forever and always. He was a tough, but loving father who was always at the ready to give his girls a laugh, a word of advice, or a helping hand. He shared a special relationship with his grandkids much of which was filled with friendly ribbing and good laughs.  He was a father figure to those who lost their dad, some who never had a great relationship with their dad, and others who needed a male role model. He filled in the gaps of many lives. Buster had a strong will, strength to persevere through adversity, and a spirit that never quit.

He was preceded in death by his father Harry Lee Tweed, his mother Martha Irene Riddle Tweed, and his sister Patty Tweed Johnson. He is survived by his wife Sondra Collins Tweed; daughters Laura Tweed Burnsides Arnold, Amy Tweed Smith (Jamie), and Harriet Tweed Brunker (Fred); grandchildren Emily Burnsides, Brady Burnsides, Gage Arnold (Ashland), Gavin Arnold, Emily Arnold, Cooper Arnold, Noah Arnold, Abigail Smith, Isabelle Smith, Sarah Smith, Johannah Smith, Charlotte Smith, Caleb Brunker, and Benjamin Brunker. He is also survived by his sister, Susie Tweed Arnold White, four brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, nine nieces and nephews, and nine grandnieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at 10:30 am and the funeral service at 12:30 pm on February 9, 2022, at Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.

Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.

Please Click the following link for live stream of funeral service https://youtu.be/tAOgfoqpV9Q

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:

Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343

Smoky Mountain Christian Camp, PO Box 116, Coker Creek, TN 37314

White Fields Overseas Evangelism & Children's Ministries, PO Box 1089, Joplin, MO 64802

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.