Arlie Bruce Cureton

Arlie Bruce Cureton, 81, of Knoxville, TN, peacefully entered his eternal home on March 14, 2024. Bruce was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bruce was a retired member of the City of Knoxville Fire Department for more than 30 years, serving as Chief of the Department for 15 years. Bruce was a lifetime member of the International Fire Chiefs Association, and he served in the Tennessee Air National Guard.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Glenda Cureton; parents, Pat and Mary Ellen Cureton; brother, Eddie Cureton; sister, Linda Winn, and stepdaughter Tracy Farmer.

Survived by daughters, Melissa Cureton (Anthony), Mary Beth Cooper, Jennifer Buckner (John); stepson, Mike Lawson; son-in-law, Ted Farmer; grandchildren, Alanna Farmer, Sam Clanton, Jordan Norton (Noah), Jenna and Joli Buckner; great grandson, Kyson Norton, and numerous adored cousins, nieces, and nephews; special friend and former executive assistant, Vicky Dalton.

The family will receive friends on March 19, 2024, 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, with a funeral service and interment to follow. Officiated by Charlie McNutt, honors by the Knoxville Fire Department Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce’s honor to Sacred Ground Hospice House, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37918.