Ronnie Dean DeLozier

Ronnie D. DeLozier age 67 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at UT Medical Center. Ronnie graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 1972. He worked at Watkins Motor Lines for 23 years. In his early years, Ronnie liked throwing darts and singing karaoke. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time at South Knox Senior Center playing cards with his great friends. But most of all, he enjoyed his weekly “Papaw visits” with his three grandsons. Preceded in death by: Parents, J.E. Jr. & Hazel DeLozier. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Brad & Tabatha DeLozier; Daughter & Son-in-law, Hollie & Tim Hissam; Grandchildren, Anderson DeLozier, Reed Hissam and Cole Hissam; Sisters, Lennis Richmond and Tammy Mosier & husband David; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Family and friends will assemble for inurnment at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronnie Dean DeLozier please visit our Sympathy Store.