Robert Brian Eck, age 71, of Maryville, died April 26th after heart surgery at Parkwest Medical Center.

A native of Los Angeles, California, Eck lived in San Bernardino, California, and his service in the United States Army took him to Panama and Germany before returning to the U.S. God had mercy on Roberts soul and he was saved in 2000; years later he became a member at Grace Community Church in Maryville, Tennessee

Robert Eck is predeceased by his parents, Thorp and Stephany Eck; his first wife, Alicia; brothers Fredric Eck and Larry Eck. Survivors include his wite, Joan; two daughters, Lucy Niauatoa of Hayward, California; Maxine Mitchell of San Francisco, California; one sister, Joyce of Tennessee; nine grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service is to be held Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Grace Community Church, 161 E. Harper Avenue in Maryville, preceded by visitation at 10:00AM. There will be a private burial service to be held at Grace Gardens Graveyard on Morganton Road, Maryville, Tennessee.