Bobby Eugene Hanshaw, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and Fire Fighter for the Knoxville City Fire Department for 35 years. He was known as Hop-Sing at the fire hall for the many meals that he prepared. He was an avid golfer, an active member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Tillie Hanshaw; his loving wife, Vikki Hanshaw; and brother, James Calvin Hanshaw.
He is survived by his brother, Billy "Wayne" (Donna) Hanshaw; son, Don (Wendy) Hanshaw; his daughters, Tracy (Joe) Jarnigan and Missi (Brad) Whaley; grandchildren, April, Travis, Johnathan, Kelsie, Kameron, Kalyn and Colton; great-granchildren, Gage and Blakley.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm with a Chapel Service to follow at 8:00 pm. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 am.
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