James Shaw McMurray

James “Jim” McMurray, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home. Jim was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church and was a graduate of Maryville High School. He served his country first in the United States Navy, then the United States Army, finally retirement from the Air Force Reserve. He loved gardening, karaoke, and the outdoors. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jama McMurray. Survived by his wife, Barbara McMurray; grandchildren, Ashley Hotchkiss (John), Josh Watts (Jackie), Eric McMurray; great-grandchildren, Caden Burnett, Trenton McMurray, Dannel Watts, Emma Hotchkiss; brother, George Shaw; sisters, Marie Havens, Ruth Curtis Talley, Shirley Russell. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. George Macht officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Shaw McMurray please visit our Sympathy Store.