Arlin Wade Cardin

Arlin W. Cardin age 83 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Blount Memorial Hospital. His home church was Big Creek Baptist in Madisonville. Arlin retired from United Airlines and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Arlin treasured his home place and his family farm in Madisonville. Family was important to him and his love for others will always be remembered. Preceded in death by: Daughter, Kimberly Gibson; Parents, Robert L. & Nannie Elizabeth Cardin; Siblings & Spouses, Pryor & Pauline Cardin, Aubrey & Johnnie Cardin, Charles & Edna Caldwell, Bill & Imogene Talent, Wayne & Maddie Cardin, Bonner & Irene Martin, VC & Verda Hughes, Blake & Mary Ellen Cardin; Nieces and Nephews, Barbara Eldridge, Jewell McKee, Dale Cardin, Sandra Lynn, Rickey Cardin, and Eileen Martin. Survivors include: Wife of 59 years, Marjorie Cardin; Daughter & Son-in-law, Cathy & Scott Justice; Son, Mike Cardin; Former Son-in-law, Steve Gibson; Grandchildren, Justin Linginfelter & Marissa Justice; Step-Grandchildren, Stephanie Gibson Pesterfield & Jamie Bradshaw; Nieces & Nephews, Harold & Yvonne Cardin, Glenda & Gene Atkins, Shirley & Wally Barakat, Jack McKee, Jimmy Eldridge, Doyle Cardin, Elden Cardin, Denise & Tommy Holt, Billie Jean & Wally Schmidt, Carolyn & Mickey McClurg, Larry Tallent, Freda Hardestie, Debbie Green; many great-nieces and nephews. A Private Celebration of Arlin's Life will be held. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneral&Cremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Arlin Wade Cardin please visit our Sympathy Store.