Jefferson Knisley
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Jefferson Spencer Knisley-age 83, of Knoxville, passed away, Thursday, August 19, 2021. He served his Country proudly in the US Airforce for over 20 years, and was a faithful member of Corryton Baptist Church. Preceded in the death by his parents, Samuel and Sallie Knisley; brother and sister-in-law, John and Beverly Knisley; and brother, David Knisley. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Knisley; children, Jeff (Debbie) Knisley, Valerie (Anthony) Garland, Samuel (Teresa) Knisley; sisters, Mary Jane (Bill) Salyers, Ruth (Gene) Todd; brother-in-law, Tommy Baier; grandchildren, Joe (Kathleen) Gibi, Tanya Knisley, Tommy (Keri) Knisley, Spencer (Heather) Garland, Kara (Ben) Waters, Casey (Katie) Garland, Hannah Knisley, Erika Knisley; great-grandchildren, Melanie Gibi, Elouise Garland, Rosemary Garland, Shane Knisley, and Elliott Garland. Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, August 22, at Bridges Funeral Home, with service to follow at 6:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Spencer Garland. Dr. Rocky Ramsey will be officiating the private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O. Box 5004, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5004. Arrangements made by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999.