Obituaries

Bert Hoyle Ammons, 67, passed from this life on Friday, November 6, 2020, and into the arms of Jesus and his cherished Mother, the late Ophelia Pitts Ammons, and Father Clarence Ammons Sr. In addition to his parents, Bert was also preceded in death by his beloved partner Birdie Sue Sands, brother Clarence Ammons Jr., sister Geraldine Hubbard, and brothers in law Pete Hubbard, Eugene Burns, and Dalvin Wagoner Sr. He is survived by his sisters Marlene Burns of Knoxville, Kathleen Wagoner of Powell, and brothers Wendell Pitts (Viola) of Maryville, Robert Pitts (Rhonda) of Maryville, nieces and nephews Gene, Diane, Kathy, Jamie, Dalvin, Lisa, Robert, Teddy, Joshua, Michelle, Jason, Justin, Joseph, and Karri; several great nieces and nephews, as well as his extended family members Mary, Amy, Sandra, Kathy, Carey, Donna, and Claudia, best friend Larry Gregory. Bert was a graduate of Walland High School. He was a very talented guitarist and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed repairing old bicycles and tinkering with broken toys and other items. Bert’s greatest love on earth was for his daughter, Ophelia, and his beloved Sue. He will be greatly missed.