J Lee Hitch

J Lee Hitch (Buddy) age 75 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Morningview Village Transitional Care. He retired from General Motors, Doraville, GA in 1997 and moved back to his hometown. Preceded in death by: Father, Herbert Hitch; Mother, Emma Kate Hitch; Sisters, Barbara Murphy and Patricia Wasson; Nephew, Alan Hitch; Step Grandson, Jason Osborne; Step Granddaughters, Aboniey & Maddison Osborne; Special Aunt, Jo Lee Helms. Survivors include: Wife, Connie Hitch: Sons, Mickey (Anneka) Hitch, Brian (Marlane) Hitch; Daughter, Janie Hitch; Stepson, Greg Garmon; Stepdaughters, Lesli Tatum, Donna Osborne, and Jami Champion; Grandchildren, Abigale, Caleb & Sutton Hitch; Step Grandchildren, Ananda Shipman, Kiya Champion, Jhamari Champion, LeiLani Thames, Jonathan & Cassandra Osborne, Brian & Jennifer Hutton; Nephews, Tony (Donna) Hitch, Randy (Courtney) Wasson. A special thank you to the staff at Morningview Village for all of the special care they gave "Buddy." Due to his son being out of the country, family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, April 4, 2014 at Smith Chapel. Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 4, 2014 at Smith Chapel with Pastor Jackie Midkiff officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of J Lee Hitch please visit our Sympathy Store.