Benjamin Asa Rountree

BENJAMIN ASA ROUNTREE,  age 83 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Monday, Feb., 19, 2024 at Terrabella of Athens. He was a native of Johnson County, Fla., resident of McMinn County, Tenn. most of hiis life, a son of the late Emra Thomas "Stump" and Gladys Ditmore Rountree and preceded in death by Daughter: Terra Rountree Two Sisters: Betty Jean Rountree, Gladys Irene Russell and Brother: Earnest Thomas "Tommy" Rountree. He retired from Bowater Paper as a millwright and was of the Baptist Faith. 

Survivors: Two Daughters and sons-in-law: Beverly and Rob Long of Englewood, Tenn.  and  Shannon and David Self of Englewood, Tenn., Sister and brother-in-law: Becky and Harold Smith of Athens, Tenn. Two Grandchildren:Rachal Self of Englewood, Tenn., Joseph and Mandy Self of Pass Christian, Miss Three Great Grandchildren: Asa Sorrows, Peyton Self, and Tatum Self and . several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the Chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with. officiating. Interment will follow in McMahan Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be. The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 2:00 P..M. Thursday in the funeral home.. Memorial contributions may be made McMinn County Humane Society of St. Jude's Children Hospital.  Condolences may be sent to www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Benjamin-Rountree   Layaock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.