Cecil Lynn Julian

C. "Lynn" Julian, age 75, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Lynn was a born again Christian and a retired Knoxville City fire fighter of 34 years and a 3 times cancer survivor. He loved to camp with his good friends, Gene and Debbie Norman, and loved being with his family more than anything else. He was a devoted husband, father, Papaw, Apaw, a great uncle to his nieces, and a great friend to all. Lynn was preceded in death by parents, Morris and Ethel Julian; sister, Joyce (Glenn) Whaley. He is survived by wife of 28 years, Laura Julian; 3 daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Lawson, Stacy (Tim) Nave and Emily McPherson; 2 sons, Dale (Liz) Dye and Jon Dye grandchildren, Maggie Lynn, Max, Logan (Will), Chelse, Brody, Brandon, Jessika, Kaylee and fiancé David, Christian, Keaton, Azariah, Kennedy, Kenleigh, and Andrew; brother, Harold (Ada); 4 nieces, Karen (David), Katrina (David), Beverly (Phil), and Sylvia (Deanna). The family will have a Celebration of Life Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Beulah United Methodist Church, 907 Kimberlin Heights Road, Knoxville. Rev. Don Ferguson and Pastor Mark Kirk officiating. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic face masks must be worn. A dove release will be observed at his committal service, following the Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to organizations close to his heart, Murfreesboro Young Life, P.O. Box 741 Murfreesboro, TN 37133, St. Judes Children Hospital, and Pawz Dog Services, 118 E. Hendrons Chapel Road, Knoxville, TN 37920.