Dr. Jack Lee Fuson

FUSON, DR. JACK LEE - age 78 of Knoxville died a peaceful death at home on Friday, July 23, 2010. Survivors include Ruth, his wife of 53 years; daughter, Dawn of Knoxville; son, Keith and wife Teresa of Athens, Alabama; son, Brock of St Thomas VI; 3 granddaughters, Natalie, Lindsey and Haley and their mother, Cathy of Houston, Texas; several nieces, nephews, beloved cousins; and many dear friends made throughout his life. Jack was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Sam and Ralph and his son Kent. Jack was a retired Oral Surgeon who was in practice with Drs. Alley, Gotcher and McCoy. He used his expertise to serve on many mission trips in Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, Venezuela and Knoxville areas. While attending dental school, he was president of the Baptist Student Union and served as a summer missionary in Hawaii. He was a long time deacon in the First Baptist Church of Knoxville where he served as a faithful choir member for forty six years. He always declared Wednesday night choir practice his favorite time of the week. In years past he served as soloist and love singing duets with his wife throughout their life together. Always active in his church Jack taught Sunday school and served on various committees. After his retirement he put most of his energies in his art work. He loved working as a volunteer at the Fountain City Art Center and received the Volunteer of the year award for the past two years. Teaching his art class on Thursdays at First Baptist was something he looked forward to each week. Through the years numerous friends have enjoyed his gifts of art and displaying them in their homes. Jack had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved telling and listening to stories, playing bridge and other games with family and friends. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than fellowshipping with people. Jack was a humble man, always putting others before himself. He opened his home, his heart and his talents to everyone. This is his legacy. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, July 29, 2010 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Shiell, Rev. Dave Ward, Dr. Kely Hatley and Rev. Bob Money officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church of Knoxville 510 West main Street Knoxville, TN. 37902 or to Tennessee Donor Services 7015 Middlebrook Pk. Knoxville, TN. 37909. The family will receive friends following the service at First Baptist Church-Knoxville 510 West Main Street Knoxville, TN. 37902. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com