James Houston McKinney

James Houston McKinney, 71, of Maryville passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 12, 2018. James was a proud member of the United States Army. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum and still loved to watch Maryville High Football. He was preceded in death by: Parents, James & Velnita McKinney of Walland; Brother, Hubert McKinney of Louisville. He is survived by: Wife, Cheryl McKinney; Son, Cole (Deborah) McKinney; Daughter, Lauren (Matt) Gardner; Five Grandchildren, Isaac, Alyona, Liam, Nick, and Nate; Brothers, Lee, George, and Charles McKinney. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Hillcrest Baptist Church where he was a member, 3504 Laws Chapel Road, Maryville, TN 37803. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Friday, November 16, 2018 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Charles Murrell officiating. Private interment will be Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Houston McKinney please visit our Sympathy Store.