Jackie Wayne Housewright

Jackie Wayne Housewright (Jack), age 70, of Knoxville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was a loving Dad and Papaw.

Jack retired from the City of Knoxville where he was a friend to many. Jack loved to work on cars. Most of all he took an active role in the lives of his grandchildren teaching them about the outdoors and his love for hunting and fishing. He will forever be missed by his family, friends and many more whose lives were touched by him.

He is preceded in death by his wife who he adored of 30 years, Rachel Darlene Housewright; sister, Tracy Housewright; and parents, Bill Housewright and Dee Hopkins.

He is survived by his children, Nancy Housewright (David), Jackie Jr. (Michelle), Jonathan Housewright (Amy), and Shane Powell (Carrie); grandchildren, Jonathan, Selena, Elizabeth, Abigail, Austin, Willow, Jackson, Destiny, Allie, Hunter, Hallie, Hayden, Easton, Raylea, Jaydica, Adley, Makaylie and Maddie; great-grandchildren, Greyson, Lyric, Nora and Gabby; brothers, Billy (Pam) and Noah (Misty); sisters, Dixie Housewright, Tina Housewright, Rissa Weaver and Annette Housewright; special nephew Billy and Ashley Housewright and many more nieces, nephews. Jacob Krophf, close neighbors and a very dear friend, Rick Vance.

The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a service to follow, officiated by Rev. Denny Evans.