A celebration of life for LaRoy Cornelius Vander Veer age 85 of Knoxville will be Thursday September 3rd at 10:30am at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville. LaRoy’s body has been cremated at his request and visitation will begin Wednesday at 4pm at the funeral home with the family greeting friends from 5-8pm with masonic rites at 6:30pm. A memorial have been established for the Pella Hospice Comfort House, the Pershing Community Center or the Gavel Masonic Lodge #229. Condolences may be sent to winfieldfh.com.