Ernest Joseph Vineyard – age 91 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. U.S. Navy veteran. Retired teacher with the Knox County school system.
Preceded in death by parents, Filmore and Onie Vineyard; brothers, Mark and Rubin Vineyard; sisters, Bonnie Vineyard, Lenora Davis, Pauline McGhee, and Mary Finchum.
Survived by son, Mike (Sheila) Vineyard; grandchildren, Cory (Charlie) Vineyard, Courtney (Ryan) Mims; great grandchildren, Laney and Clayton Mims, Ella and Porter Vineyard; sisters, Claudine Clevenger and Elaine Gentry; and sister-in-law, Virginia Vineyard.
The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will then gather at 10:45 AM on Friday at Lea Springs Cemetery for an 11:00 AM graveside service with Rev. Jim Dockins officiating. Military honors will be provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ernest Joseph Vineyard August 22 1930 June 28 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Knoxville, Province: T-N