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SEAN KARL Obituary

KARL, SEAN - age 20, of Brentwood, TN, passed into the peace and arms of our Lord on November 16, 2014, after a valiant battle with Ewings Sarcoma. Sean was born on June 14, 1994, the son of Mike and Laurie Karl and brother to Justin and Steven. He attended the University of Tennessee and graduated from Ravenwood High School in 2013. Sean was a nationally ranked junior tennis player and played tennis for the University of Tennessee. Sean is survived by his parents Mike and Laurie of Brentwood and his brothers Justin and Steven. He also leaves his grandparents Robert and Marjorie Dynes, of Shelby Township, Michigan and Thomas and Jerre Karl of Knoxville, Tennessee. He is also survived by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, UT-VFL teammates and amazing friends. A celebration of Sean's life will be held on Thursday, November 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the University of Tennessee, Goodfriend Tennis Center in Knoxville, TN. Additionally, there will be a memorial Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood, TN on Saturday, November 22 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm with a reception to follow the service. Please wear UT orange to celebrate Sean's happy place. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to: http://youngambassadors.vicc.org or mail to: VICCtory Over Cancer Sean Karl, c/o Gift Processing, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2014.

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Chester Butler

November 13, 2023

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I will always remember him.

November 23, 2014

Dear Mike and Laurie,
We are so sorry to read this very sad news. What a wonderful young man he was. All of the Emerson family have you in our hearts and prayers.
May your memories give you peace. Our sincere condolences to you and all the Karl family.
Mike, we are your old neighbors from Michigan.
Jan and Bill Emerson

Marty Kanan

November 21, 2014

Dear Laurie and Mike, I am so sorry to hear of Sean's passing. I loved the video of him! I wish I knew him better, but in that short video, I feel like I already knew him. He was a junior Laurie and Mike. We are all thinking of you during this tough time and are praying. Love, Marty Kanan

Jessie Carder

November 21, 2014

Mike,
Just want to let you know I've been thinking about you and I'm so sorry to hear this. Praying for peace & comfort for you & your family.

November 20, 2014

Mike, Just want to let you know I've been thinking about you and my heart goes out to you and your family. I know this is a great loss. Our prayers are going out for you. Chester and Francis Butler

November 19, 2014

Mike I am so so sorry to hear this, my heart breaks for you and your family .... Sincerely Gina Vaught, Archer Air Conditioning

Joanne & Deny Karl

November 19, 2014

We're sorry we cannot join you to celebrate Sean's life in person but know that we join you in spirit and prayer. Our hearts send out all our love to you, Mike, Laurie, Justin & Steven.

Jennifer Harrison

November 18, 2014

Mike,
I am so so sorry for the loss of your son. I know your son fought a long battle and I am heart broken for you and your family. If anything can comfort you at this time, your son is cradled in God's arms. I pray that God comfort you with peace and His Holy presence to get you through this.

Michael Kanan

November 18, 2014

Mike Lori and boys, our sincere condolences. Sean was an exact replaca of the both of you. We know how very proud of him you are. He will be always remembered in our prayers

The Kanan Family

November 18, 2014

The Gamecock Nation and The SEC families are Sending prayers and thoughts to the family, friends and Teammates

cleo

November 18, 2014

Mike Iam so sorry to here this Sheila and I will be praying for your family and you.Cleo with Trane knox.

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