Robert Clayton "Bob" Hackworth

HACKWORTH, ROBERT CLAYTON "BOB" - age 64, a resident of the Dutch Valley Community in Anderson County, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his home. Mr. Hackworth was born December 11, 1946 in Knoxville. He lived on the Hackworth family farm in Dutch Valley most of his life. Bob's fellowship was always colorful and welcomed in conversation. He was outgoing and he enjoyed making new friends. A teller of "tall tales", he especially enjoyed humor and "spinning a yarn", with old friends. He loved nature, especially wildlife and he practiced the preservation of both. He and a group of wildlife conservationist were instrumental in the re-introduction of Elk into East Tennessee. Bob graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1965. He played high school football and he continued to support O.S. High School athletics. He was often found on Friday night supporting his Alma Mater at local football games. He also attended the University of Tennessee. Before his disability he was employed as a insurance auditor for Penn National Life Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Glenn Hackworth and Myra M. Fox Hackworth. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Oliver Springs. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Hackworth of Dutch Valley, by daughters; Lisa Ann Hackworth of Dutch Valley, and Lindy Phillips and husband Brentley, of Murfreesboro, by a son, Jeff Hackworth of Dutch Valley, and by grandchildren, Dakota, Morgan, Lauren and Kasen Hackworth all of Clinton and Landon and Boston Phillips of Murfreesboro. He is also survived by a brother, Jim Hackworth and wife Carol, of Knoxville, by a sister, Shirley Hackworth of Oak Ridge and by several nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Sunday, November 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Hackworth Family Cemetery on the family farm in Dutch Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the, MMC Foundation, 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 for the (Cone Beam CT) or St. Mary's Catholic School, 327 Vermont Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family expresses their gratitude to Michael Thompson, MD and his staff for all their professionalism and care throughout Bob's illness. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com