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Melvin N. "Jeep" York age 68 of Knoxville passed away August 23, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents William "Dub" and Gladys York; infant brother and sister, Tommy and Frances; sister, Joyce York Connaster. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife of fifty years, Brenda; son and daughter-in-law, Robbie and Susan York; grandsons, Bobby York and Ron, Josh York and Amanda; great-grandson, Ryan; sister, Barbara (Roy) Koontz of Knoxville; brothers, Robert (Sandra) York of Charlotte NC, Arland (Sheri), Jeff, Todd (Brenda), and Dean; brother-in-law, Calvin (Janice) Baldwin; several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He retired from UPS after more than 30 years of service. "Jeep" had a host of friends, too numerous to name, and he loved each of them, especially his hunting and fishing buddies.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home with funeral services following at 8:00 P.M. with Reverend Rick Lemons officiating. Friends and family will gather at Highland Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 1:45 P.M. for a 2:00 P.M. graveside service at Knott Cemetery. Nephews to serve as pallbearers. You may sign the online register book at www.highlandmemorialparks.com HIGHLAND MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME (865) 588-0567.
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