Odis Clinton Abbott, Sr.

Odis Clinton Abbott, Sr. age 94 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church, an avid old harp singer, and the oldest living person that was born in Cades Cove. Odis retired from ALCOA as an electrician and enjoyed being a volunteer for the Blount County Food Pantry. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Abbott. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Clint and Darlene Abbott, and Larry and Katherine Abbott; daughter, Cathy Abbott Coe; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Charles Ballard and Rev. Gary Stinnett officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2014 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maryville First Baptist Church Building Fund, 202 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37803, in memory of Odis. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Odis Clinton Abbott, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.