Earl Wayne Deaver

Earl Wayne Deaver, age 81 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was a longtime member of Alice Bell Baptist Church, but had recently been attending Buffat Heights Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of the Teamsters Union #519.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Judith C. Deaver; parents, Robert and Jimmie Deaver; and siblings, Charles Deaver and Joyce Hendrix.

Earl is survived by his children, Michael Deaver, Mark Deaver, and Christy Pierce; grandchildren, Russell Deaver, Jennifer Stepp, Aaron Deaver, Gehrig Deaver, Zoe Curington, Skylar Hellmund, and Grayson Hellmund; great grandchildren, Lorelai Stepp, Isabelle Stepp, Brayden Curington, Averie Curington, Eloise Deaver, and Gray Deaver; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, family and friends will meet at 2:45pm at Greenwood Cemetery for a 3:00pm graveside service Online condolences may be expressed at mynattfh.com