Cobie Fugate Obituary in Knoxville at Unity Mortuary

Obituary For Cobie Fugate

Mr. Cobie Fugate, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was the oldest of nine children born to parents, Will and Clydean Riley Fugate on September 08, 1945 in Ewing, VA.

Cobie was raised in Tazewell TN and graduated from Morristown West High School, Class of 1963.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company. Cobie was a carpenter by trade and a good mechanic. He loved hanging out with his friends, drinking coffee and browsing the Burlington Flea Market.

In addition to his parents, Cobie was preceded in death by daughter, Shara Isom; siblings, Judy Jackson, Richard and Donald Fugate.

He leaves to cherish his memory: sons; James and Cobie Fugate: daughter; Christina Fugate Price, all of Knoxville, TN; brother; Ronald Fugate of Knoxville, TN, sisters; Marilyn Fugate of Cincinnati, OH, Charlene Kitchen, Arlena (James) Glasgow of Knoxville, TN and Anita (Emanuel) Martin of Chattanooga, TN; devoted niece, Kim Jackson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

A special thanks to Tennova Hospice staff for their care.

Mr. Fugate will lie in state on Saturday, March 08, 2025 from 11am - 3pm. A walk through visitation will be held Sunday March 09, 2025 from 9:30am-10am at Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla, Knoxville, TN 37915. The final resting will take place at the Will Fugate Family Farm, (Hoop Creek), 456 Sulfur Hollow Road, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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Maosa G Moore planted 5 trees in memory of Cobie Fugate . - March 04, 2025

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Coby rest In peace I miss seeing you riding in your green truck may God be with your family

Pamela carter

Copies was great guy always a happy and helpful see you one day in heaven my friend...

Richard Anderson

You were truly one of kind. I have so many memories of you in my life growing up. Now, there's no more pain. Now you can rest. Big Cobie 🙏🏽

Jessica

Sending our love and prayers to Cobie's family. The neighborhood has lost a great man, neighbor and staple....he will truly be missed. -The Pryor Family

Helen

Sorry to hear passing of my cousin, prayers for the family. Anna kyle

Anna L Kyle

"To-day is ours for joy and mirth; We may be sad tomorrow; Then let us sing for all we're worth, Nor give a thought to sorrow. None knows what lies along the way; Let's smile what smiles we can to-day
Rest in peace, Cousin Cobie Cousin Janet Fugate/Elliott

Janet Elliott

My deepest condolences to our family and friends. I'm going to miss you Uncle Cobie. Thank you for all of the life lessons and for your help and advice around our house, hanging pictures and mirrors. You would not quit until they was perfectly hung. RIP Cobie you have earned your rest. Until we meet again. Love you! Charlie B.

Charles Buford

I will miss you and you will always be in my heart love you

Shirley bates

MY CONDOLENCES To The Families

O"Hara James Sr.

GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whoever believes in HIM should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3.16 We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD'S love and holy peace shelter and comfort you during this time of bereavement. Will T(Maosa) Troyyee, Nikkii, Allen(Lorraine), Karen(Terrence) Christi, Pamela

Maosa (WILL T ) Moore

Family, I was so sorry to hear of Cousin Cobie's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May God keep you in His care.

Stella Yeary Carter

So sorry to hear of Cobie's death! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! RIP Cobie!

Eugenia Cotner Robinson

So very sad to hear of Cobie's passing. I only got to be around him a few times, but loved how much fun my cousin was. Rest in God, Cobie.

Lydia L Brooks

Wow! My heart is yet sadden once again! To all the family I pray for comfort and strength during this time of loss! May God give us all that we need now and forever more! RIP family!

Susie