Robert "Bob" Steven Harwell

Robert "Bob" Steven Harwell, a resident of Maryville, TN, passed away on Friday, Jan 14th. Born in Mascot, TN, Bob spent the majority of his life in Savannah, TN. After a 9 year career in the US Navy, including 3 tours in Vietnam, Bob returned home and pursued several career paths including Owen's Corning Fiberglass, Insurance Agent, and opening King's Pizza in Savannah, TN. Bob was an active member of Bible Methodist Church in Savannah, TN and Pilgrim Holiness Church in Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Waters, parents, Rev. W.G. and Margaret Harwell, and brother Ralph Harwell

Bob was known to all who loved him as a man who would give the shirt off his back. He greeted everyone with warmth, laughter, and a story to tell. He is remembered for his practical jokes, stubborn streak, and a competitive spirit that got Monopoly banned from family game night.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Alexander Harwell; his children Steve (Veljean) Harwell, Julie (Mike) Holt, Son in law, Joey Waters; grandchildren Megan (Scott) Holt-Hernandez, Ben (Emile) Harwell, Robert Holt, Zach (Katelin) Waters, and Abby Waters; great grandchildren Audree Proctor and Carolina Hernandez; and siblings Clara Hairrell, Kathleen Harwell, and John Harwell.

Visitation will be at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, TN from 4:30-6:30 PM on Thursday, January 20th with service to follow at 7 PM. Burial service will take place at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville, TN at 8:30 AM on Friday, Jan 21st.