Gene Beets Class of 1960

[Bob]

BEETS, HOWARD EUGENE "KIKIE" - age 70 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of Second United Methodist Church. He retired from the Knoxville Fire Department with 25 years of service. Kikie was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Christine Beets; brother, Bill Beets. Kikie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte West Beets; daughter, Cyndi (Donald) Todd, of Westchester County, New York, and son, Christopher Eugene Beets; sister, Delores (Joe) Miles; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Jo Harris and Cathy Dake; mother-in-law, Anna Ruth West; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. with a service following with Rev. M.C. Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com