Steven Blain Bussell, age 71 of White Pine, passed away on December 1, 2021 at Serenity House of Morristown. He was a longtime local car salesman, and he served on the Germany Border Patrol during The Vietnam Era.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guston and Lorene Bussell, and brothers, Joe, Eddie and Lynn Bussell.

He is survived by his loving companion of over 20 years, Mary Knight; 4-legged babies, Samson, Delilah, Palo, Ellie Mae and Fiesty; brothers, Ken Buchanan, Henley (Gladys) Bussell, Paul (Gloria) Bussell, and Bob (Donna) Bussell; sisters, Dorothy (Ed) Rudd and Darlene (Randy) Gregg; sister-in-law, Rolena Bussell.

The family would like to give special thanks the Serenity House and Amedisys Hospice for their compassion and care.

A graveside service will be held at 2PM on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hamblen Memory Gardens with Rev. Danny Lamb officiating. The family will receive friends from 12PM until time for graveside at Mayes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity House 421 N High St, Morristown, TN 37814 or to Noah’s Arc Animal Rescue P.O. Box 1031 Talbott, TN 37877in Steven’s memory.