Robert “Rusty” Dozier, age 64, of South Knoxville, passed away, Friday, May 10, 2019. He was a member, Lay leader, Chair of the church Council, served on the Missions board, and active in the youth at Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Rusty was employed at Whitworth Dental Lab for 45 years. He along with his wife, and friends Ronnie Martin and Dr. Gealon Thomas through Volunteer Ministries, “ Helped put Smiles on America’s Faces” to those in need.
He was a long time coach in the South Knoxville community. Where he also served as President as Maynard Glenn Ball Park and helped to start SKYS (South Knox Youth Sports). He coached boys soccer, a semi-professional women’s soccer, softball, baseball, girls and boys basketball. He was not only a coach but a teacher, safe place and 2nd dad to many on his teams. His softball and baseball teams went to many City, and State Championships. His 2000 baseball team WON the State Championship, and his 1996 girl’s Softball team placed 3rd in the world series.
Rusty was preceded in death by his father Robert L Dozier, Son Douglas Dean Dozier, Step-brother Mike McCann, 3 great grandchildren, Sister-in-law Angie Meza. Survivors include, Wife Kristen Dozier, Mother and Step-Father Judy and Bill McCann, Children Sara Vittetoe (Robert), Jordan Dozier (Lacey), Step Children Derek, Lindsey, and Jessie. Grandchildren Josh and Kate Dozier, Dagan Hatcher, Hailey, Kasey, and Morgan Vittetoe, and Zayne Dozier. Sisters Susan Swicegood (Butch), Becky Eagle (Tim), and Step Sister Debra Powell. Many nieces and nephews.
The Family will receive friends from 5-7pm Thursday before the memorial service at Hillcrest UMC, 1615 Price Ave, Knoxville TN 37920, Service will be at 7pm. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 pm Friday for the 1:00 pm burial service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.Sherwoodchapel.com.
