Victor Robert Defenderfer Jr.

Victor Robert (Bob) Defenderfer Jr. of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on February 25, 2025. He was the oldest child of Victor Robert Defenderfer Sr. and his wife Virginia. Bob was raised in Oak Ridge, TN, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master's degree and was a licensed Professional Engineer. He worked most of his career with TVA where he was president of the TVA Engineer's Association for several years before retiring. He loved his family, friends, and neighbors with a special love and was loved by all in return. He enjoyed Purple Martin birds and always had "penthouse" versions of homes for them to return to each year. He enjoyed all Tennessee sports, but especially football and basketball, holding season tickets for both for decades. He spent a majority of his time woodworking, building furniture for his kids and grandkids, as well as tending his large garden each spring to fall. Anything he did, he did to the best of his immense ability and was always ready to help anyone who called on him for a favor without ever expecting anything in return. He will be greatly missed by many.

 He is survived by his children Victor Robert Defenderfer lll and wife Tami, Sharon Defenderfer, John Defenderfer, Jim Defenderfer, and Matthew Defenderfer and wife Jessamyn, siblings Betty Whitworth, Morgan (Buddy) Defenderfer and wife Milly, and Joe Defenderfer and wife Peggy, and grandchildren Jessica Defenderfer, Alex Defenderfer, his wife Ashley, and their children Eli, Owen and Max, Megan Newman, Jacob Defenderfer and his daughter Audrey, Elliot Defenderfer, Benjamin Defenderfer, and many nieces and nephews.

 Services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home located at 1017 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 with the funeral held from 1:00-2:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to one of Bob's favorite charities, East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville.