John Timothy (Tim) Rhea

John Timothy (Tim) Rhea, age 59 of Lake City, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2015 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a courageous battle with cancer. John (Tim) was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, friend, and teacher. Tim was always there for anyone in need. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Tim was an agriculture teacher for 35 years at Campbell County High School and was also the FFA advisor. Having over 35 years invested in his teaching career at Campbell County High School was something he was very proud of. While there, he was always willing to help whether it was a teacher, student, or administrator. Mr. Rhea, John Rhea, or John are some names the students knew him by. He still had students that would call him and come see him up until his passing. He loved singing and playing the piano in church with his father and his son. Tim is preceded in death by parents: Rev. John B. Rhea and Mary Jane Smith Rhea.

Survivors:

Wife of 30 Years Linda Bolinger Rhea Lake City

Daughter Jenny Phillips Cook Oak Ridge

Son Justin Rhea Lake City

Granddaughters Morgan Nicole Grady
Taylor Jean Grady
Ashley Faith Cook

Great Granddaughter Raelyn Nicole Grady

Sisters Sue Brewer and husband Howard Byron, GA
Nancy Lane and husband Jim Noxen, PA
Luci Wyrick and husband Paul Jacksboro
Pam Beers Concord, NC
Judy Rhea Knoxville

Brother Dennis Neal Rhea and wife Debbie Knoxville

Brother in Law Jack Bolinger and wife Aimee Warner Robbins, GA

Sister in Law Joyce Davis and husband Dale Powell

Nephews and Nieces Andy B., Karen, Matt, Kellie, Andy W.,
Cristy, Jason, Kimberly, and Brian

Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM, Friday, March 6, 2015 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, Tennessee.
Masonic Service at 6:45 P.M. by the Jacksboro Lodge #322 F&AM and Funeral Service at 7:00 PM, Friday, March 6, 2015 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM to go in procession to Leach Cemetery in Lake City for an 11:00 AM graveside service.