Charles Robert Thomas

Thomas, Charles Robert age 65 of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 4, 2006 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Townsend. He was active with Maryville College Alumni, captain of the 1963-64 football team and inducted to Maryville College's Wall of Fame and a current board member. He was a lifelong farmer and an avid golfer. He retired from Rohm & Haas Company of Knoxville with 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, French Thomas Kidd and his uncle J. Marion Nuchols. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Brenda Edwards Thomas; son & daughter-in-law, Mark Charles & Datha Thomas of Maryville; daughter & son-in-law, Kerma & Michael Headrick of Maryville; 5 grandchildren, Andrew "Drew" Thomas, Lindsay Thomas, Leah Thomas, Thomas Headrick & Sarah Headrick; sister, Carolyn Thomas Bair; 2 nieces, Kelly Smith and Kathy Keeney all of PA; aunt & uncle, Lorean & Raymond Handley of Maryville; brother & sister-in-law, William C. & Lynn Edwards; special cousin, David Nuchols and wife, Jo Dean Nuchols. Funeral service 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2006, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary with Dr. Steve Linginfelter officiating. The family & friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 7, 2006 at Grandview Mausoleum for the entombment. Serving as Pallbearers: Don Phelps, Charles Finley, David Nuchols, Don Sentell, Glenn Spangler, Kyle Buchanan, Jim Gillespie and Jack Eubanks. Memorial donations may be made to East TN Children's Hospital, 2018 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916 or Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 132 Bethel Church Rd., Townsend, TN 37882. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles Robert Thomas please visit our Sympathy Store.