Bobby Joe Gribble age 82, went to be with the Good Lord on October 21, 2021. He was born in Blount County on February 24, 1939. Bob had several jobs before moving to Ypsilanti MI where he retired from General Motors. For several years afterwards he owned and operated Bob's Bushhogging and Lawn Care Services here in Blount County. He loved farming and raised cattle and kept a large garden for many years. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Lucinda, parents Bruce and Sally Bell Gribble, brothers and sisters, JC, James, Marvin, Jack, Geraldine, and Sarah.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Tarin) Gribble, Dorothy Gribble, Crystle (Keith) Teague, grandchildren, Courtney (Aaron) Teffeteller, Michael (Mollie) Gribble,

Hannah Gribble, Adam (Kelsey) Rogers; great grandchildren Carson and Texanna Teffeteller, Eliah and Emma Willocks ,Ayden, Cooper, Beau, and Taytum Rogers, several nieces, nephews and other close friends. Family will receive friends Saturday, October 23rd from 5:00 pm until 7:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home with funeral service following at 7:00 pm. with Rev. Grayson Garret officiating. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 P. M. Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church cemetery for a graveside and interment service. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.www.millerfuneralhome.org