Robert Werner

In the loving care of family and friends, Robert Mitchell Werner died at his home October 29, 2012. Bob was born November 6, 1957 in Oak Ridge, TN to William and Patricia Werner. He will be forever remembered by his loving wife, Jo Ellen, her daughters, and grandchildren: daughter Nanette Landen, husband Charles and children Riley, Katherine, and Rachel; daughter Stephanie Whitehouse and children Josie and Colin; daughter Elizabeth McManaway, husband Alan and children Gavin, Aiden, and Elijah; and daughter Emily Francis. Brothers, sisters and their children include James Werner and friend Donna Jones; Denise Underwood, husband Tom and children Melissa and Sarah, Thomas Werner (Tommy) and wife Mary Beth; Mary Beth Norris (Betsy) and children Courtney and Hank; Christine Brewer, husband Steve and children Matthew, Nickolas and Kevin; Patrick Werner, wife Janna and children Mason and Claire. He will be missed by his mother-in-law Mary Ellen Fugate. Bob was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Ann Werner and father-in-law Jess L. Fugate.
Bob was a good man who enjoyed the simple things in life. "The memory of a good person is a blessing" Proverbs 10:7. Bob and his wife were kindred spirits who spent considerable time outdoors camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing, working, gardening, and enjoying campfires with grandchildren and friends. He was an Engineering graduate of the University of Tennessee. He managed Material Fabrication and Testing and was intensely dedicated to his work; he held a deep care for his employees.
All family and friends are invited to a prayer and vigil service to be held at St. Ann Catholic Church in Lancing, TN on November 1, 2012 beginning at 5pm. Visitation and fellowship will follow the prayer service. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated November 2, 2012 at 11:00am at St. Ann Catholic Church with internment in the family cemetery at 169 Susak Lane, Lancing, TN. Those who desire may make Memorial Donations in Bob's memory to Covenant House (460 West 41st St. New York, NY) or the Catholic Charities Columbus Home (3009 Lake Brook Blvd. Knoxville, TN).