Christopher Kenyon

He retired from MECO Corporation. Chris accepted Jesus as his Savior as a young boy. He loved racing and fulfilled his dream of racing hobby stock at Volunteer Speedway for several years. He received the “Sportsmanship Award” in 2003 at the annual awards dinner. He was so very proud to help his oldest son build his own car & to be his crew chief.

He is survived by two sons, Robert Scott (Ashley Phillips) Kenyon who shared his home with him for many years and Duncan Brady Kenyon of Griffith, Indiana; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Becky Kenyon; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy & David Francis, all of Chuckey; niece Brooke Kenyon Watts; nephews Brad and Dustin Kenyon, Daniel Kenyon, Hunter and Matthew Francis; special pets and companions, Morris, Ozzy, Sassy & Pearl. He was “Pops” to Avery Phillips & Evan Cody; former spouse and the mother of his children, Linda Waites Kenyon.

He preceded in death by his parents, David and Sue Morgan Kenyon; older brother, Timothy Hunter Kenyon; paternal grandparents, Lloyd Scott & Norma Jean Kenyon; maternal grandparents, H.B. & Ruby Cox Morgan.

No formal services will be held.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Suprena Fender, Marizona Bentley, Jonathan Lawson, Carla Steffins & Sandra Mitchell for their excellent care & to the doctors & nurses at Greeneville East.

Donations in memory may be made to Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses or to the American Diabetes Association.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.