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2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
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Farrar Funeral Home - Jefferson CityLawrence Bitz Obituary
Lawrence James Bitz, age 81, of Jefferson City, TN passed away on September 26, 2025 after a brief illness. He served his country in the Marines before becoming a deputy sheriff in Michigan.
Larry is preceded in death by his son, Randall Allen Bitz; stepdaughter, Sharon Clayton; parents, Edward and Loretta Bitz; and many siblings. He is survived by his wife of 33years, Linda Bitz; children, Deena Powers and Roger Bitz; stepchildren, Scott (Laura) Clayton, Greg (Wendy) Clayton, and Tara Clayton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Francis (Carolyn) Bitz, Ronnie (Sharon) Bitz and Nancy (Randy) Angerer; and sister-in-law, Shirley Bitz.
A military graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with Volunteer State Honor Guard and Rev. Larry Dial officiating.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
7
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
East Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
Send FlowersServices provided by
Farrar Funeral Home - Jefferson City