Robert Emmett McGuire, age 78, of Louisville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Robert loved his family, sports, the Tennessee Vols, fishing, and helping others. He was always there to lend a hand, fix something that was broken, help a neighbor, or come up with one of his clever inventions. His kindness, wisdom, and love touched so many lives. In loving memory of our father and pawpaw. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

Preceded in death by: parents, Robert and Ruth McGuire.

He is survived by: daughter, Tammy McGuire; and son, Rob McGuire (Jamey); grandchildren, Stephen (Kara) McGuire; brother, Richard McGuire; sisters, Becky Schroyer, and Rose Hart; also by, Iva Mae Schroyer.

The family will have a Celebration of Life service at a later date. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.