Levi Rhinehardt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Levi Rhinehardt of Bluff City, Tennessee, born in Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on September 6, 2020 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bessie Sargent and Levi Rhinehardt; his wife Nina O'Dell Rhinehardt; and his siblings, O. L. Rhinehardt, C. L. Rhinehardt, Lucille Jennings, Clara Love, Daphne Thomas and Ann Segrest.
He is survived by: his children, Jean Noe (Minor) of New Albany, IN, Patricia Bush (Tim) of Malvern, OH, Ginger Carver (Leonard) of Bluff City, TN, Jimmy Rhinehardt (Annette) of Johnson City, TN and Jerry Rhinehardt (Beth) of Bluff City, TN.; his grandchildren, Nicole Koble (Brady), Nathan Bush (Carrie), Ashley Esquiagola (Anthony), Lindsey Clem (Steven), Jessica Woods (Aaron), Jared Rhinehardt (Rebecca) and Molly Casper (Heath); his great grandchildren, Piper Koble, Rowan Koble, Ethan Bush, Ashlyn Bush, Nina Esquiagola, Delia Esquiagola, Sullivan Clem, Willa Clem, Adelynn Rhinehardt, Lewis Casper and Baby Girl Woods; and his siblings, H. L. Rhinehardt (Ruby), Betty Dyer and Virginia Bradley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sullivan County is mandating that all citizens who live in or visit wear masks or facial coverings in public. Also, social distancing recommendations must be observed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in memory of J. L. Rhinehardt to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), 1840 Holston Drive, Bristol, TN, 37620, as they become an integral part of the newly developed nonprofit Impact Community Center of Bluff City, TN.
