Carl Michael “Mickey” Viars
Carl Michael “Mickey” Viars, 72, of Blountville, went to be with Jesus in Heaven with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in Pulaski, VA and he and his wife have resided in Blountville for 20+ years.
Mickey was a member of Grace Point Church of God, Bristol, TN.
He enjoyed singing gospel music with his wife and family. Mickey enjoyed muscle cars, watching football and good southern food. He was a lot of fun and enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh. Mickey loved spending time with his wife and family.
Mickey was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Berta Bond Viars.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Brenda Beckner Viars, -daughter, Crystal Rupe and husband, Rev. Scott; sons, Rev. Christopher Viars and wife, Heaven and Jason Viars; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Preston and Alyssa and Ripley Rupe, Trey and Alexia and Alayna and Amon and Asher and (Amora in heaven) Rupe, Gavin Rupe and Ellecea Rupe, and Jase Viars, and Natalie Viars and Mavis McMurry, and Nicholas and Selana, and Layla and Ryker and Salem Steffey; Sister, Susan and Nicky Hall; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 am to 12 pm Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
A Going Home Celebration will be held from 12 pm to 2 pm with Rev. Brenda Viars, Rev. Christopher Viars, Jason Viars and Crystal Rupe officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Brenda Viars, Rev. Christopher Viars and Jason Viars.
A Graveside Service will follow at 3 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Hope. Pallbearers will be Christopher Viars, Jason Viars, Preston Rupe, Trey Rupe, Gavin Rupe, Nicholas Steffey, Lewis Beckner, and Jerry Beckner. Honorary pallbearers will be Susan Viars Hall and husband, Nicky.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the families and friends for their love support and prayers.
The care of Carl Michael “Mickey” Viars and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
September 27, 2023 @ 5:51 pm
Brenda I am SO sorry. I really am. I just watched a video ypu had posted on FB.where you sang Beulah Land. It was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! I am SO sorry. REMEMBER , you are loved by SO many , and most of all GOD. HE is ALWAYS with you. so talk to HIM, and HE will guide you . Again I am sorry and I will pray for you and your family. REMEMBER, he is now in HEAVEN!!!!!!!
September 28, 2023 @ 5:38 am
Homecoming Day has arrived for Mickey. Oh the rejoicing taking place around God’s throne as I write this. Birdie, Carl, and Mickey praising the Lamb together. Our hearts are with you as you say farewell…….UNTIL we are together again!
God Bess You all, until then.
Joel and Terrie Cox
The Pulaski Church Of God
September 28, 2023 @ 12:09 pm
Brenda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
September 28, 2023 @ 12:25 pm
Brenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your heart is broken and I pray our Father will ease your pain in the coming days. I know Heaven has gained an angel and Mickey’s loved ones are rejoicing with him once more.
In Christian love,
September 28, 2023 @ 12:33 pm
Brenda and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Mickey well from school. I am so glad you were blessed with such a good husband, father and grandfather. God has blessed you mightily. My prayers are with you all.
September 28, 2023 @ 3:12 pm
Brenda, my heart goes out to you and your family! May God’s peace and love be with you especially now. Take comfort in the promise of Resurrection of Our Lord.
September 28, 2023 @ 4:10 pm
Mickey was a superman as he carried my books, and picked me up, off those old floors, at Pulaski High School.
Brenda, both you and Mickey, have put a positive touch on many folks.
September 29, 2023 @ 7:47 pm
Brenda
You hold a very special place in our Hearts. Our Love and Prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you Alway’s Remember Love Goes On Forever . From Orlando Florida. (On Life’s Highway)
October 1, 2023 @ 8:24 pm
MICKEY WAS ABOUT THE BEST PERSON YOU WOULD EVER WANT TO CALL YOUR FRIEND!HE WAS DEFINITELY A “GENTLE GIANT ! SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BRENDA AND FAMILY,!