Jesse William Bise

Bise, Jesse William “Bill”, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully the morning of October 30, 2012. He was retired from Knoxville Utility Board with over 40 years of service, a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and devoted friend. An avid outdoorsman, he loved camping, hunting and golf. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eula Bise; daughter, Deedie Luttrell; sisters, Bonnie Poe and Linda Carr.

He is survived by and deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Ellie; daughters, Robin Addis (Dale), Tracey Bise, Jenny Snodgrass (Beau); grandchildren, Courtney, Katie, Mitch, Casey, Patrick, Molly, Jesse, Mei Grace, Elle, and Jackson; great-grandchildren, Molly, Carter, Travis, and Kane; niece, Sandi; and nephews, Paul and Mark; brother-in-law, Bernard Poe.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Church of Ft. City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918 or Alzheimer’s Association, 2720 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm Thursday in the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with a 7 pm funeral service to follow with Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Friday at Caledonia Cemetery, 708 Graves Rd., Strawberry Plains, TN for the graveside service at 11 am. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com