Frank Treece

Frank J. Treece, 85 of Knoxville passed away April 3, 2017. Frank was born in Claiborne County on Jan 15, 1932 to the late Lewis “Pap” and Rosie Barker Treece. He was a member and Trustee of Olivet Baptist Church and a founder of The Cedar Ridge Gospel Group. Frank was also the “name” and founding father of Treece Motors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be remembered for the smile he always had on his face, his kind ways and gentle heart. Frank loved the Lord and promoted that love through his gospel singings. He is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Violet Treece and his parents. Frank is survived by his wife Loretta Bryant Treece; sons Dewayne (Ginger), Jeff (Misty) and Dustin (Amy) Treece; daughter, Lisa (Danny) DiChiara; brother, Jack (Betty) Treece; sister Evelyn (Johnny) Price and special sisters in law, Patsy, Debbie, Delores and Carolyn. Additional survivors include grandchildren Brianne, Summer, Kailey, Lance, Roselyn and Violet Mae; and many nieces, nephews, adopted kids and friends. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 6, 7pm at Olivet Baptist Church 4701 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37912 with Pastor John Price and Rev. Mike Torrence officiating. Friends will meet Friday, April 7, 10:45am in Greenwood Cemetery for an 11am interment. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday, April 6 at Olivet Baptist Church. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.mynattfh.com who is entrusted with these services