Leon H. Binder

Leon Hulon Binder--Died on January 27, 2009. Born December 17, 1942 in San Diego, California. Preceded in death by father, Horace Binder, Maryville. Survived by: wife, Debbie Myers Binder; mother & step-father, Detta Reba Griffith and Jack Griffith, of Dandridge; sister and her husband, Rebecca & Steven Seher and family, of Long Beach, California; daughter, Linda Houston and her two children Michelle Stinnett and Ernie Stinnett, Jr. of Maryville. Leon graduated from Friendsville High School, received his BA and MS degrees from the University of Tennessee. He retired from the computer industry, then taught at Maryville College, retired again and then sold real estate and finally decided to retire for good in 2005. In his younger years he raced boats & dirt bikes. He was an avid golfer until he decided to return to UT last year to pursue a graduate degree in Philosophy. He also enjoyed fishing, and the Smoky Mountains were like a second home to him. Family will receive friends from 1-3 pm on Sunday, February 1, 2009 with a memorial service at 3 pm at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. James "Tater" Wells officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. You may sign a guestbook online at www.smithmortuary.com. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leon H. Binder please visit our Sympathy Store.