Leslie R. Jewell Jr.

Leslie R. Jewell Jr., age 80 of Maryville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the family home.   He is a Marine Corp Veteran and retired from the contracting office of the federal government and a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. Leslie is preceded in death by his parents Leslie, Sr. and Mary Jewell, and brother Doug Jewell. Survivors include his wife Barbara Garner Jewell and daughters Stacey Au, Karen Jewell, and Leanne Jewell. Grandsons Edward (Eddie) and Braeden. Sisters Linda McNees (Bob), Janet Tyler (George), and Diane Jewell, brother-in-law Thomas Garner, and his best fur buddy, Buster. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Friday, March 1, 2024, with a service to follow at 6:00pm. The family will hold a private graveside service and interment. In lieu of flowers the family requests that friends and loved ones make donations to a charity of their choice.  Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.