MYNATT, ULYES KENNER "U.K.," age 95, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his daughter and sister by his side. A lifelong Knoxville resident and active in local politics for many years, he retired from the City of Knoxville, later working at Eagle Distributing Co., before retiring from Knox County Government.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Shirley (Maples) Mynatt; parents, Ulyes K. and Belva L. (Maples) Mynatt; and sister, Iva Jane (Mynatt) Thompson.
U.K. is survived by his devoted daughter, Lisa J. Mynatt; son, Richard A. Mynatt, Sr. and wife Anita; faithful sister, Connie G. (Mynatt) Hubbs and husband Dwight; and a grandson, Richard A. Mynatt, Jr., all of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, great-, and great-great nieces and nephews; along with special neighbor Sharon Tippens.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home with Chaplain Pam Neal officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Weaver Funeral Home and travel in procession to New Gray Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service.
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