Edgar N. “Sam” Rader, age 80 of Friendsville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Williamsburg Villas. He retired from Alcoa with over 30 years of service and was a member of their 25-Year Club. Sam enjoyed farming and gardening. He was a graduate of Friendsville High School, Class of 1956. Preceded in death by: Parents, Newton & Sophia Rader; Brother, William A. Rader; Sister, Joyce L. Key. Survivors include: Wife of 55 years, Phyllis Rader; Daughters, Amanda McPhaul and Andrea Rader; Son-in-law, Dr. Michael McPhaul; Brothers, Junior Rader and James W. Rader; Sisters, Earnestine Key and Mary Aker; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM with Pastor Betty Furches officiating. Family and friends will assemble for entombment at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 21, 2017 at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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