Richard Kirst

Richard Eugene Kirst age 68 of Maryville went home to be with Jesus Christ his Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Retired from ALCOA as a Machinist Specialist after 42 years of service. He was a faithful and loyal member of Southside Baptist Church serving as Deacon and AWANA worker. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include: Wife, Dorothy Kirst; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Shelly & Randy Benson and Karen & Marek Vyskocil; One Granddaughter; Six Grandsons; Brother & Sister-in-law, Alfred & Lucila Kirst of CA. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, with funeral service to follow on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 2, 2012 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Kirst please visit our Sympathy Store.