Louis Henry “Louie” Huber Jr. of Knoxville passed away on Jan. 31 at the age of 84.
Mr. Huber was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Agnes, brothers, Robert and Gene, and sisters, Mary Jane, Carolyn, and Rosalyn.
He is survived by his brother, Jim, and sisters, Peggy, Dorothy, and Susan; children, Richard (Debra), Louis “Chip” III (Alice), Craig (Stephanie), and John (Addie). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Philip, Thomas, Joseph, Harrison, Brady, Mary Claire, Cade, Abbey, Kelton, Davis, Wyatt, Lauren, and Lily.
Mr. Huber was the son of Louis and Hilda Huber and was born and raised in Knoxville. He attended Holy Ghost School and then Knoxville Catholic High School, where he met the love of his life, Mary Agnes White.
After attending Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Louis and Mary Agnes were married. Mr. Huber then spent a few years in Indiana and Illinois working for his father’s trucking company, Huber and Huber Motor Express.
The Hubers eventually returned to Knoxville, where Mr. Huber and his brother, Jim, founded the iconic Huber’s Car Wash on Magnolia Avenue.
Along the way Mr. and Mrs. Huber raised four boys. Mr. Huber was extremely proud to shepherd them through Knoxville Catholic High School and then see them all graduate from the University of Tennessee.
He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and then All Saints Parish.
Mr. Huber was a championship trap shooter and avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also was a lifelong member of Holston Hills Country Club, where he enjoyed golfing and socializing with his friends.
Mr. Huber died peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was a hard-working, fun, and outgoing individual who will be missed by all who knew him.
A funeral Mass for Mr. Huber was set for March 22 at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road, with a celebration of life to follow in the All Saints parish hall.
