Dwight Lyman Bundy

Dwight L. Bundy age 84, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. Mr. Bundy lived a good rich life in his walk with Jesus. He was a farmer, an avid camper and traveler who had visited almost all the states in the continental USA. He was a local businessman. Among his businesses were owner of Dixie Dairy, co-owner of Newport Laundromat and owner and manager of local restaurants. Mr. Bundy was proud of his community and enjoyed serving it in a variety of leadership roles. He was a charter member and president of Edgemont Ruritan Club, two-term member of Cocke County Board of Education, served as chairman of Cocke County Board of Education and was instrumental in building the Edgemont Elementary School. He was a long-time member of Wilsonville Baptist Church and served as Deacon, Charter member of Wilsonville Volunteer Fire Department, Third Degree Master Mason and long-time member of the Cocke County Board of Equalization. He was a very strong family man deep in faith who is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Ella Mae Bundy of Newport; three children and their spouses, Dr. Michael L. Bundy and Barbara Bundy, of Oak Ridge, TN; Margaret Ann and Charles Lital Busler, of Powell, TN; W. Keith and Donna Bundy of Newport, TN; five grandchildren: Adrian Michael Bundy of Oak Ridge; Erica Lynne Roberts (husband, Richard Wayne Roberts) of Knoxville, TN; Melissa Anne Peffer (husband, Forrest Lloyd Peffer) of Knoxville, TN; Cathryn Leanne Best (husband: Brandon Jeremiah Best) of Knoxville; Whitney Faye Bundy of Newport, TN; step granddaughter, Kristi Brabec of Greenback; three great grandchildren: Jaxon Dakota Best, Madison Leanne Peffer and HaileyAnne Grace Peffer. Funeral services will be held 8:00 pm, Friday, February 23, 2007 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev, Jack Bratton officiating. Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 24, 2007 in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wilsonville Baptist Church Carpet Fund, 120 New Cave Church Road, Newport, TN 37821

Dwight Lyman Bundy

May 28, 1922 - February 21, 2007