Dr. Miles Wilson Rhyne

Dr. M.W. Rhyne Jr., of Heiskell, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 29th, 2025, at the age of 77 years old.

Dr. Rhyne graduated from Powell High School in 1966. He attended Southern College of Optometry and enjoyed a distinguished career serving the eye care needs of his fellow East Tennesseans. In his spare time, he was an avid gardener and a farmer, with a passion for growing all manner of fresh vegetables as well as raising cattle and chickens. He loved Southern cooking and spent his winters stitching beautiful handsewn quilts.

A lifelong follower of Christ, he was a devoted member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church before founding Mountain Home Church (independent) near the end of his life.

In death, he joins his mother Violet and father Miles, sisters Louise and Delores, and brother Duane.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Susan Rhyne; his son, Dr. Seth Rhyne, and daughter in law Caitlin Chase-Rhyne; his sisters Patricia Johnson and Denise Barlow; brother Stanley Rhyne; countless nieces and nephews; neighbors Garland, Gage, Jennifer, and Jordan Snyder; and colleagues/friends Drs. Shane and Michelle Presson.

The Rhyne family could have never asked for a better husband, father, and brother. His generosity and kindness towards his friends, family, and patients will be sorely missed in this world, and greatly cherished in the next.

Please join for Dr. Rhyne's Celebration of Life at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel, on Monday, January 16, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm.

In remembrance of Dr. Rhyne, do be sure to have your peas in the ground before Valentine’s Day!