Jekishanbhai Uttambhai Patel, 75, a resident of Athens, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007 in an Athens hospital. He was a member of the Hindu Community Center in Knoxville. He is survived by his wife, Vajyaben J. Patel; sons: Jitendra J. Patel and Chetan J. Patel; daughter, Vina K. Patel; grandsons: Nirmal J. Patel, Janak J. Patel, Hemal C. Patel and Rameshvar C. Patel; granddaughters, Hema N. Patel and Shiv K. Patel; brothers: Vasantbhai U. Patel and Natvarbhai U. Patel also survive. A prayer service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, September 9, 2007 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and a memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 10, 2007 also at the funeral home.