Edgar Paige

Edgar D. Paige age 78 of Maryville for the last 1� years, formerly of Joliet, IL passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. Edgar retired from Reynolds Metals Co. in Cook County, IL. He was a wonderful husband, step-father, and friend who will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by: Parents, William & Viola Paige; Sister, Mary Forester. Survivors include: Wife of 53 years, Roma Russell Paige; Step-Daughter, Pamela Royalty of Wilmington, IL; Step Grandchildren, Dave Burton, Jeff Burton, and Daniel Welter all of IL; Step-Great-Grandson, Dave Burton Jr., of CA; Brother, Tate Paige & wife Cynthia of Downers Grove, IL; Sisters, Ramelle Trundle, Delta Mae Merritt, Thelma Buchanan & husband Bert, and Juanita McMillan all of Maryville. Special thanks to Dr.'s Alexander, Bishop and Budayr for their special care and compassion. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Scott Linginfelter officiating. Entombment will follow at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to: Blount Memorial Hospice, 1095 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37804-9910. Family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edgar Paige please visit our Sympathy Store.