In loving memory of

Lee Roy Loop
August 25, 1935 - October 7, 2020

Lee Roy Loop, age 85 of Knoxville, Tn originally of Lone Mtn, Tn. passed away Wednesday October 7, 2020 at UT Medical Center. He is retired from the Oak Ridge National Lab. He had been a member of the Fountain City Mason lodge until his health started to decline. He served as a deacon and usher at North Knoxville Baptist Church for many years. He was also an avid fisher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Zora (Stansberry) Loop; loving wife of 44 years, Judy Loop; sister, Edith Loope; brother, JD Loop and several half brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter and son-n-law, Donna and Trevor Dunham of Knoxville; granddaughter, Bethanne Dunham of Savannah GA; brother, Sammy Loop; nephew, Rodney Loop; niece, Lisa Loop of Lone Mtn and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. We ask that family and friends meet at the Cove at Concord Park 11808 S. Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN on
Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm for a time of coffee, casual fellowship and fish stories. Funeral service will be at 5:00 pm. with Rev. Charles Fritts and Rev John Kerr officiating. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Loop family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.

Tributes

Donna Rosenbalm wrote on Nov 12, 2020:

"Just saw that Lee Roy had passed. Praying for you during this time. Daniel and Donna Rosenbalm"

Richard Stewart -Scooby & Tonya Walmart Clinton wrote on Oct 17, 2020:

"We're sorry to hear about Roy passing. He always had a story to share and make us laugh. We look forward to seeing him at McDonald's and him drinking coffee. We surely miss him. Sorry for your loss. Scooby and Tonya Stewart-Walmart Clinton Hwy "

Chuck and Lori Pearcy and Earl Humphries wrote on Oct 11, 2020:

"So sorry to hear about LeRoy. I pray God grants you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I told Daddy about his passing, both of my parents loved your parents and shared lots of good memories. "

Margaret I. Buell wrote on Oct 11, 2020:

"I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Roy. He used to live behind us on Ellesmere. We used to talk all the time about my apple tree. He would give us canned vegetables. We missed him so much when he moved. Ya are in our prayers. His ex neighbors, Wade and Inez Buell"

Frank Jenkins wrote on Oct 11, 2020:

"Enjoyed drinking coffee with Roy at McDonald's. Enjoyed his stories. May God bless his family. He was always in a happy mood. He will be missed. One of your coffee drinking buddies. Frank Jenkins"

Jeanne Culver Thorpe wrote on Oct 11, 2020:

"Lee Roy was a kind, gentle man. I have missed seeing his smiling face in Food City. We rode to work together at ORNL for a few months. May the angels hold him safely in their arms."

Ralph and Darlene Begley wrote on Oct 10, 2020:

"Ralph and I always enjoyed talking and joking with LeRoy. He enjoyed telling us stories about his boating and fishing outings. I remember when LeRoy and Pastor Guy Milam drove all the way to Berea, KY to my mother's (Fannie Conn) funeral. LeRoy will be missed by all of us. Donna and all of the family are in our prayers. May the Lord bless all of you with many happy memories. Love and prayers, Ralph and Darlene Begley"

David Lane wrote on Oct 9, 2020:

"I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Leroy at Union Carbide X-10 in Oak Ridge for 12 yrs. God bless and comfort you and your family during this time. David Lane"