James R. Whaley

James R. Whaley, age 72 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company, where he worked for over 40 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Mary Whaley. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Barbara Whaley; his sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Lori Whaley, Todd Whaley; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Whaley; sister and brother-in-law, Steve and Ellen Terry; grandkids, Zack, Nikki, and Ella Whaley; several step grandkids and great grandkids. Friends and family will assemble at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2022 for Graveside Service and Interment at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James R. Whaley please visit our Sympathy Store.