Thomas Lee "Tom" Bush

THOMAS LEE ?TOM? BUSH, age 61, of Dandridge, TN,a beloved and adored husband, father and grandfather passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 surrounded by his devoted family. Tom was born in Battle Creek, MI and worked for twenty years at Post division of General Foods Corporation. He moved to Tennessee twenty-two years ago to own and operate Smokey View Campground on Douglas Lake in Dandridge. Tom worked relentlessly to make Smokey View into a successful and thriving business, and he did so by the sweat of his brow. His incredible tenacity and strength will resonate through the love of his life, devoted and loving wife, Sandra Bush; adoring daughter, Stacie Bush Williams and husband Quinton. Also, grandsons, Brandon and Zane Williams, both of whom will always treasure Tom?s love and wisdom. To his family and exponential amount of friends, Tom was a pillar of strength with a relentless and determined spirit. He overcame adversity numerous times with an appreciation and love of life that will resound through all that knew him. He has always been the backbone of his family and a harbor of safety to his friends. He will be undeniably missed. A ?Celebration of Life? will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to St. Mary?s Residence Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE (865) 397-2711