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Bob Briest obituary, Knoxville, TN

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Bob Briest Obituary

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Robert "Bob" Harold Briest, 81, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with his Lord on October 25th, 2025. He was born on October 14th, 1944, in Ilion, NY. He retired from Alstom Power (ABB) and was a member of AACE. Bob served in the Army and was a faithful member of West Park Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing and racing with his brother, Tom.
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.

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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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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

West Park Baptist Church

8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923

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Oct

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8:30 a.m.

East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

2200 E. Gov John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

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6:00 p.m.

West Park Baptist Church

8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923

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