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Bart Yancey Obituary
Knoxville - Joseph Bartlette "Bart" Yancey, Jr., age 56, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home on Melton Hill Lake, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will always be remembered for his unique and contagious laugh as well as his unforgettable smile. Bart enjoyed boating on the lake, spending time with his friends and family, and entertaining everyone with a seemingly endless supply of colorful jokes and stories. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Bartlette is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Jane Yancey, and sister, Beth Yancey. He is survived by his sisters, Amy Broome and husband, Bill of Knoxville, TN, and Jenny Lam and husband, Don of Mt. Pleasant, SC; nieces and nephews, Rhys Lam and wife, Renee of Louisville, KY, Andy Broome and wife, Cameron of Knoxville, TN, Hayes Jessup and husband, Todd of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Jeff Broome and wife, Danielle of Greenville, SC, Megan Cantrell and husband, Scott of Knoxville, TN, and Cally Broome of Knoxville, TN; a number of grandnieces and nephews, and his blue tick hound, Sam, who was always by his side as his constant companion.
A Celebration of Bart's Life will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bart's memory to Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road, Knoxville, TN, 37919, or Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding(STAR), 11800 US-11 East, Lenoir City, TN, 37772. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.
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Mike Kribbs
March 12, 2024
I still miss you my friend.
James Schneider
March 11, 2024
Still think about you Bart. You were a standup guy with a great heart. You are Ver missed. Until we meet again,
Your friend,
Jim Schneider
Mike Kribbbs
March 13, 2023
Bart there is not a single day that goes by that I doen't think of you .Your Laugh, Smile ,and all the practical jokes that you loved so much. I sure do miss you my friend
Michael Kribbs
March 25, 2021
I sure do miss you brother.
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James Schneider
December 15, 2020
You were great Bart. I’m sorry we lost touch. I’ve often thought about you and your family. You’re greatly missed.
Dan H
March 28, 2020
I already miss you my friend. I have been overwhelmed with sadness since I found out that you had passed. You were a true friend with a kind heart. Ill never forget those days swimming with you and Sam on Melton Hill. I remember when my son was 9 and nicknamed your cove shipwreck cove. You didnt correct him and tell him that they were submerged tree stumps and not sunken ships. You asked him how long he thought the ships had been there. You are truly missed. Ill see you again when we meet in Heaven. I love you brother!
March 19, 2020
Bart my friend you will be missed buy all your family and friends more than you will ever imagine. I already miss talking to you each night. Rest in peace my dear friend. I'm sure that all your family and friends were there in heaven to welcome you with open arms. I love and miss you my brother.
Jimbo Patteson
March 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Celene Coulter
March 18, 2020
Rest In Peace. I have fond memories of you and still have sweet notes that you wrote me in 8th grade.
Greg Taylor
March 18, 2020
Rest in peace old friend
March 18, 2020
Bart was one-of-a-kind, and he will be sorely missed. My condolences to his sisters and extended family.
Jon Sharpe
Jon Sharpe
March 18, 2020
Bart was one-of-a-kind, and he will be sorely missed. My condolences to his sisters and extended family.
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