James McTeer Jr.

James (Jimmy) Lawrence McTeer, Jr., age 81, passed away July 2, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Maryville, Tennessee, other than the years he proudly served in the Air Force. He was a longtime member of Eastside Church of Christ and previously of Maryville Church of Christ. He retired from Aluminum Company of America in 2000 after 36 years with the company. He was known by many people and by many names – Jim, Jimmy, Big Jim, Footsie, Hon, and Daddy; but his favorite name was Papaw. Preceded in death by: parents, James and Elizabeth McTeer, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Walker McTeer; son James (Larry) Lawrence McTeer, III, daughters and sons-in-law Michelle and Tray Allen and Susan and Roger Lowry. Also, his grandchildren Laura Allen, Jacob Allen, Philip Allen, Addie-Grace Lowry, and Coleman Lowry. He is also survived by sisters Mary Ellen Boyd, Helen Bowers, and Ginny Burris; by sisters-in-law Barbara Matthews, Gail Wilson, and Jean Ryan; and by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 7th, 2020, 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Eastside Church of Christ. Funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM. 2543 Sevierville Rd., Maryville, TN officiated by Pastor Steve Riley. Family and friends will assemble at Eusebia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1701 Burnett Station Rd, Seymour, TN at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 for interment. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James McTeer Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.