Joseph Burton Simerly, Jr., age 70 of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at UT Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Simerly, Sr. and Pauline Simerly; his sister, Martha Tucker. He is survived by his wife DeeAnn; daughter, Jennifer Simerly; sisters, Wanda Cooper and Mary Ann Headrick; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Smith’s Trinity Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Blount County Humane Society, PO Box 4556 Maryville, TN 37802, www.blountcountyhumanesociety.org. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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