Hazen H. Kreis Jr.

KREIS, HAZEN H., JR. - passed away at his Knoxville home surrounded by his family on July 12, 2008. He was born in Miami, FL on May 21, 1929 to the late Hazen H. and Mar-tha Jett Kreis. He was a charter member of West Hills Baptist Church, Knoxville. Hazen had been a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #57 for over thirty years and a member for fifty years of the following: Oriental Lodge #453 F&AM, Knoxville Scottish Rite, and Kerbela Shrine Temple. He looked forward to the OFC meeting downtown, the Quintet Birdman, and Civil War Round-table. Since his days of playing for General Neyland, he had been a strong supporter of UT sports including, the Knoxville Quarterback and Tip Off Clubs. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Harmon Kreis. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Bonita Bees Kreis; daughters, Marty Hines and husband, Bob, and Marie Mirts all of Knoxville; son, Hazen H. Kreis III and wife, Cindy of Jensen Beach, FL; stepson, Brad Larsen and wife, Elizabeth of Stuart, FL; stepdaughter, Dawn Hart and husband, Tom of Knoxville; his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Pappy", Steven Hines, Amy Hines, Hazen Mirts and wife, Brettany, Whitney Mirts, Hazen H. Kreis IV and wife, Erin, Steven Kreis, Hailey Kreis, Erik Larsen, Colin Larsen, and Matthew Larsen; great grandchildren, Sydney Stahl-Mirts, Hazen Jason (HJ) Mirts II, Caroline Mirts and Hazen H. Kreis V; sister-in-law, Sue Bormann and husband, Glenn of Davenport, IA; nieces, Shannon Derry and husband, Tim of Rock Island, IL, Glenna Zaruba and husband, Rick of Preston, IA; nephew, Clint Bormann and wife, Kari of Davenport, IA; grand nieces and nephews, Taylor Derry, Chase and Sadie Zaruba, and Kari Mirfield; and his first wife, Marie Meek Kreis Guinn and husband, Bill. The family expresses much gratitude for the excellent and compassionate care of Dr. Armond Wood and nurse, Andrea, Dr. Jeffrey Baerman and nurse, Tennel, Dr. Mazen Khalil, Dr. Keith Gray and their staff, and Marti Poole with hospice. Family and friends will meet at West Hills Baptist Church Tuesday for a 7:00 P.M. service to celebrate the life of Hazen H. Kreis, Jr. with Rev. John E. Pennington, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to West Hills Baptist Church, 409 N. Winston Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com