Spence, Robert Lee age 81 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2006 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was of the Methodist faith. He was the owner and operator of a service station. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed & Jessie Spence; wife, Faye Spence; great-granddaughter, Roma Strickland; sister-in-law, Louise Spence; brother-in-law, Linton Kerr. Survivors include his daughter, Ruby Hill; 2 grandchildren, Bob Strickland and wife, Tina and Charlie Hill & wife, Teresa; 3 great-grandchildren, Chad Strickland, Megan Hill & Peyton Hill; one great-great-grandchild, Jazmine Strickland; brothers & sisters-in-law, Joe & Delsie Spence, Bill & Verdie Spence, Felix & Nina Spence, A.P. & Patsy Spence; Steve & Brenda Spence, Walter & Virginia Spence all of Maryville; brother, John Spence of Maryville; sister, Helen Kerr of Maryville; several nieces & nephews. Graveside service & interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2006 at Carpenter's Campground Cemetery for graveside service & interment with Rev. Kenny Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
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