Mr. Jack E. Knuutila, 70 of Buena Vista, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Jamison Cemetery with Bro. Steven Gibson will be officiating the service.

The family will receive friends in the Cherry Wood Room of Chase Funeral Home on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Monday from 8:00 AM until time of services.

Mr. Knuutila was born June 11, 1945 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late August and Doris Knuutila. He was the VP of Operations for Western Express, Inc. and an Army Veteran. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd Knuutila.

He is survived by his wife of 50 Years, Alice Mae (Boyd) Knuutila, one daughter, Jacklyn Lee Bush (husband Mark) of Huntingdon, three sons, Ronald Joe Knuutila (wife Barbara) of Burns, Dennis Jay Knuutila (wife Barbara) of Huntingdon, James Stacey Knuutila (wife Breya) of Bruceton, two sisters, Jayne Doran (husband John) of Michigan, Kaye Babiz (husband Joe) of Michigan. He also leaves eight grandchildren Holly Wortham, Jessica Trull, Daniel Knuutila, Samantha Davis, Zachary Knuutila, Tyler Bush, Cody Knuutila, Michael Runion, one godchild Melissa (Missy) Runion, three step grandchildren, Courtney Williams, Ishiah House, Seth House, five great grandchildren, Hunter Wortham, Fischer Wortham, Chandler Wortham, Harper Davis, Jackson Trull, Five step great grandchildren, Wesley Williams, Ian Williams, Mason Allen, Mallory Allen, Henry Buttrey and numerous nephews and nieces. Special thanks to Letricia Wortham, Peace of Mind Healthcare Advocates, Henry County Medical Center Hospice and West Tennessee Sabbath Ministries.