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Robert Wolfenbarger Obituary

WOLFENBARGER, ROBERT SHIELDS (BUCKY) - age 79 of Corryton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at St. Mary's North Hospital. He was an avid fisherman and a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Willie Wolfenbarger; and brother, Joe Wolfenbarger. Survived by wife, Erma L. Clark Wolfenbarger; sons, Wayne and Barbara Wolfenbarger, Steve and Linda Wolfenbarger, and Mike Wolfenbarger; daughter, Lisa and Larry Beeler; sisters, Charlotte and Gerald Baker, Mildred Baker; sister-in-law, Jean Wolfenbarger; grandchildren, Joel, Jason and Arron Wolfenbarger; Stefani Pemberton, and Derek Jones; great grandchildren, Riley, Hayden and Harrison Wolfenbarger, and soon to arrive, Taylor Pemberton; and several nieces and nephews. Thanks to the doctors and staff at St. Mary's North, especially Dr. Charles Reynolds and Dr. David Goldman. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 2009, in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Vencent Jones and Dr. Bruce Marston officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 AM Monday at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from May 1 to May 4, 2009.

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Sue Stewart

May 6, 2009

Wayne and Steve,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. We hope the thoughts and prayers from your fellow retired workers at BellSouth with ease the loss.
Retired Members Chapter
CWA Local 3805
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Kelley (McCall) Rector

May 5, 2009

Mike, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Susie (Allen) Vining

May 4, 2009

Lisa and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Debbie Martin

May 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frank Corbin

May 2, 2009

Robert was a cousin, although I never met him. I'm sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Croft

May 2, 2009

Mike, My Thoughts and Prayers Are With You And Your Family. Cherish The Memories To Comfort Your Hearts. Psalms23 Cheryl

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