Ralph H. Lee

Ralph H. Lee, age 81, of Maryville, died January 22, 2018 of non-smoking lung cancer. He was a retired Alcoa Aluminum Company engineer and bi-vocational minister. He loved his family, music, and children. Preceded in death by: Parents, Raymond “Joe” and Beatrice Hughes Lee; Brother, Raymond Lee, Jr; Brothers-in-law, Bruce “Hoot” Whitehead and Bill Whitehead; Grandson, Sid Lee; nephew, Bruce Whitehead Jr. Survivors include: Wife of 58 years, Joyce Irwin Lee; Sons & Daughters-in-law, Jeffrey & Mary Hughes Lee, Mitchell & Patricia Arwood Lee; Daughter & Son-in-law, Janet & Roger Alexander; Brother & Sister-in-law, Richard & Margaret Hughes Lee; Sisters, Carrie Whitehead and Viola Whitehead; Sister-in-law, Kathy Lee; Nine Grandchildren; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Howard Olive and Rev. Billy Dixon officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Four Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ralph H. Lee please visit our Sympathy Store.