Herbert Earl Householder, Jr. ,age 61 passed away on August 13th, 2018 at Fort Sanders Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Earl retired as a Captain with the City of Knoxville Fire Department after 30 plus years of service. He was a mason, proud member of the KFD Clown Troop, and enjoyed coaching youth sports. He loved all his boys. His greatest joy in life was his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Earl Householder, Sr., mother, Shirley Ann Householder, and sister, Susi Stansberry. He is survived by the love of his life and soul mate Cathy Lynn Householder, son, Joshua Householder (Jessica), daughter, Courtney Lake, grandchildren, Makenzie Lake, Jayden Lake, Zachary Householder, Riley Householder, Avery Strickland, his fur babies, Bongo and Lucy, and many special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday August 17th, 2018 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Berry’s Funeral Home on Chapman Highway. Condolences may be made at www.berryfuneralhome.com.