Robert Charles “Bobby” Bean, 1965-2009

Robert Charles “Bobby” Bean, 43, of Maryville, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 of complications from flu and viral pneumonia.  He graduated from Heritage High School in 1984.  He graduated with Outstanding Scholastic Achievement from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Ga. in 1989.  He worked for 18 years at Smith Mortuary and then at Jeffers Funeral Home in Greenville, Tenn.  He had a passionate love for the Lord, his family, his church family, and his friends.  Preceded in death by wife, Jennifer Lowe Bean; grandparents, Zelma Austin Bean and John L. Bean.  Survivors include mother, Betty Linkous Bean; father, Charles E. Bean; brother & sister-in-law, Alan & Lawana Bean; sister & brother-in-law, Angie & Lynn Bolton; sister & brother-in-law, Becky & Ronnie Gray; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Dexter & Dana Lowe; grandparents, John & Vivian Linkous Sr.; special grandmother by the heart, Lillian Gamble; nieces and nephews (his special playing buddies) include: Katie Bean, Candace Bolton, Grayson Bolton, Lily Gray, Holly Gray, Zachary Lowe, Jessica Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Sarah Rich and husband Grady Rich; aunts, Mary Daniel & husband J.I., Susan Munsey & husband, Jerry, Karen Carter & husband Benny, Becky Bledsoe, Sherri Trentham & husband Ron; uncle, John Linkous & wife Beverly; many cousins and all his many, many special friends including Carl Long & Fred Clark.  Funeral service will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at Smith West Chapel with Rev. Joe Colquitt and Dr. Evan Butcher officiating.  Entombment will follow at Grandview Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Blount County Ministry for Housing Homeless Children & their Families.  Checks should be made payable to: Family Promise of Blount County, P.O. Box 4457, Maryville, TN 37802.  Family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at Smith West Chapel.  Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, Tenn., 865-983-1000.