Thomas Dempsey Curtner

Thomas Dempsey Curtner age 64 of Townsend went to heaven to be with his Savior on Friday, September 6, 2019. Thomas grew up in Athens, TN and graduated from McMinn County High School. He graduated with a music degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College and also a degree in computer science from Pellissippi Community College. Thomas was employed with Tennessee Valley Authority for 21 years as a Senior Software Engineer. His passions and hobbies included playing and composing music, sports cars, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with his family. Thomas was very gifted in so many ways and will be immensely missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his daughter, Marian Curtner; sister, Margaret Curtner; parents, Lewis Dempsey Curtner, MD and Georgetta Curtner. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Ami Evans; grandchildren, Hope and Jace Evans. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Brown Hill Church in Tellico Plains, TN with Pastor Bill Moore officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Smithview Pavilion with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Keith Johnson officiating. The family asks that any donations be made to Smoky Mountain Meals on Wheels at 3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803 or www.smokymountainmow.org. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas Dempsey Curtner please visit our Sympathy Store.