Ira E. Wishart III, age 73 went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 22nd, 2017.Ira was born May 7th, 1944 to Eldon and Jean Wishart who have preceded him in death. Ira worked at the Tool Crib for 30 plus years where he retired in 1999. He was an active member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, whom he especially loved, Debbie Bolding Wishart and man’s best friend, Bo his longtime dog whom he cherished; his son and daughter whom he loved with all his heart, Scott Wishart and daughter-in-law Ginger, and Angie Lewis and son- in-law John; his grandchildren whom he prized and dearly loved, Zachary, Hannah, Grant, and Caleigh; brother Jim Wishart and sister-in-law Linda Wishart; several nieces and nephews and the many family and friends of Ira and Debbie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buffat Heights Baptist Church, 2800 Mill Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37924, c/o of either the Focus Ministry or the Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Buffat Heights Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 8:00 pm. Rev. Dave Thomas officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a graveside service at 11:00 am. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Sharp, Jack Beeler, Darrell Hampton, Brian Fields, Ken Ingle, David Hancock, and Lynn Hurst. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel is honored to serve the Wishart family. Please leave online condolences for the family at www.mynattfh.com.