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Oct
31
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
West Park Baptist Church
8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
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31
Service
8:30 a.m.
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E. Gov John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
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31
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Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Middlebrook ChapelOnly 6 hours left for delivery to next service.
Bob Briest Obituary
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Milfred and Arlene Briest, and sister, Betty Briest Dysart.
Bob is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Barbara Briest; son, David (Debbie) Briest; daughter, Tanya (Tim) Briest Tallent; brothers, Milfred (Ruth) Briest and Tom (Cindy) Briest; brother-in-law, David Dysart; grandsons, Robbie (Evelyn), Garrett, and Daniel; granddaughter, Salina; and great-granddaughter, Lily.
Services will be held on Friday, October 31st, 2025. The graveside service will take place at East TN State Veterans Cemetery at 8:30 AM. The visitation will be at West Park Baptist Church from 4-6 PM with a service following at 6PM. Pastor Sam Polson will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to West Park missions fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kathleen Bullock
October 28, 2025
Barbara, I'm sorry for your loss. Bob was a fun guy to have in class at Provision Health and Fitness. He will be missed. May the Lord comfort you and your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Bullock
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Upcoming Events
Oct
31
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
West Park Baptist Church
8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Send FlowersOct
31
Service
8:30 a.m.
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E. Gov John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Send FlowersOct
31
Services provided by
Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Middlebrook ChapelOnly 6 hours left for delivery to next service.