Robert Lynn (Bobby) Stinnett

Robert Lynn (Bobby) Stinnett age 73 joined his heavenly family on May 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Howard & Nannabelle (Ledger) Stinnett. He was proud to be a Veteran where he served in the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant on a F-102 and in the McGhee Tyson Air National Guards as TSGT in the 134th Refueling Group. He was a member of Alcoa 25 Year Club. He attended and loved St. John UMC where he served in many capacities. He was proudly a member of Maryville High School Class of 1959. Bobby was a person who everybody loved and he never met a stranger. He always had a smile and kind word to everyone he met. We were all made better people from knowing him. He also had a special love for children. He is survived by: Loving Wife and Best Friend of 32 years, Kathy Wheeler Stinnett; Daughter, Kim Stinnett Sneed & Melissa Correll; Son & Daughter-in-law, Mark & Missy Stinnett. He was Pap to his loving grandchildren, Rebecca Sneed and AJ Smith, Robby (Caitlin) Sneed, Meghan (Darwin) Oliva, Daniel Hibbert, and Kayla Clifton. Also two great grandchildren, Joe & Rylei Sneed; Brother & Sister-in-law, Roy & Shirley Stinnett; nieces, nephews, aunt and uncles, cousins, neighbors, best friends, Larry Cupp, Jim Huffstetler and Don Hurst; Sister-in-law, Becky and Don Harrill; puppies, Jake & Ebby. We can never express our love and gratitude to the entire staff at BMH. They supported and loved our family during our 55 day journey. We will have a Celebration of Bobby's Life on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 6:00 PM and receiving of friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at St. John United Methodist Church with the Reverend Bill Shelton officiating. Memorials can be made to: St. John United Methodist Church Children's Ministry, 2201 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804. Bobby loved children and they were drawn to him because he was a big kid himself. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Lynn (Bobby) Stinnett please visit our Sympathy Store.