Ralph H. Maples

Ralph H. Maples born August 15, 1941, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by: Father, Mack L. Maples; Mother, Ethel J. (Walker) Maples; Brothers, Ernest Maples, L. Elmer Maples, and J. French Maples; Sister, Dorothy Harris. Ralph worked as a Labor Relations Officer for TVA prior to retirement and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Maryville. Survivors include: Wife, Margaret A. (Killian) Maples; Sons, Michael R. & Eric W. Maples; Sisters, Ruth Caldwell and Ann Staley; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Grandview Cemetery with Pastor Brenda Carroll officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to: Palliative Care & Hospice Fund, c/o Blount Memorial Foundation, 907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37804. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ralph H. Maples please visit our Sympathy Store.