Charles Speer

Mr. Charles Hitch Speer age 68, of Rockwood, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2010.
He grew up in Blount County and graduated from Everett High School. He attended Tennessee Tech. in Cookeville and The University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Mr. Speer was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge after 39 years of service in the Development, X-Ray and Physical Testing Divisions.
He was a resident of Morgan County for 27 years before moving to Rockwood in 1995.
Mr. Speer was an avid outdoorsman, an active member of South Harriman Baptist Church, and was recently inducted into the Rockwood Masonic
Lodge # 403.
He was preceded in death by parents; Charles Lee and Grace Hitch Speer.
Mr. Speer is survived by wife; Judy Frankum Speer of Rockwood,
Son; Bill Speer of Coalfield
Daughter; Cherie Bradley and husband David of Clinton.
Sister; Sarah Lowe and husband Bob of Gatlinburg.
Grandchildren; Jeffrey Speer, Mac Presswood, Ainsley Allison and husband Kevin, Kara and Ryan Bradley.
Great-grandchild; Emmett Allison
Several nieces, nephews, extended family members and special friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday December 22, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M at South Harriman Baptist Church.
Memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Jack Hitch and Rev. Sam Leslie officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to South Harriman Baptist Church, Steeple Fund or The Whalen Property Tile Fund
626 Ruritan Rd. Harriman, Tn 37748
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. www.schubertfuneralhome.com