Ervel Payne

Ervel Payne of Walland TN died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville TN at the age of 83. He served with the 25th Army Division during the Korean War. Ervel retired from the FAA after 30 years of service as radar chief at McGhee Tyson airport. He was a 32 Degree Mason and a Shriner. Friends may call at their convenience between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Smith Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ervel Payne please visit our Sympathy Store.