Vernon "Pop" Popejoy

Vernon E. “Pop” Popejoy, Sr., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away January 11, 2015. He was veteran of WWII and a retired Knoxville firefighter. “Pop” was known as a man who would do absolutely anything for anybody in need. Survivors include sons Vernon Popejoy, Jr and wife Tammy, Thomas Scott Popejoy and wife Mary of Iowa, Steven Craig Popejoy, and David Wayne Popejoy, grandchildren Ashley, Dave, Chris, Dusty, Wesley, and Danamae, one great grandson Landon, as well as another great grandson on the way. Funeral service will be held 8 PM Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet 10:15 AM Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel and proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery for 11am interment. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.