Fredrick Eugene Garren

Fredrick Eugene “Possum” Garren, age 84 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Asbury Place. Gene was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church for many years. He was a Maryville High School graduate and Maryville College Alumni. He was a retired School Teacher who loved sports and was an umpire and coach for women’s softball. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Reelena Garren; aunt, Roxie. Survived by wife, Wilma Morton Garren; brothers, Homer Garren, Frank Garren and family; nephews, Scott Garren and family, Mike Morton; Phil Morton; nieces, Gayle Morton Shuler, Diane Asbury, Deanna Garren. Special thanks to Blount Hospice Care and Asbury Health Care Nursing Staff. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Scott Garren officiating. Family and friends will assemble for Interment at 1:00 PM Friday, February 21, 2020 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fredrick Eugene Garren please visit our Sympathy Store.