Theodore Ted McKee

Theodore (Ted) McKee, of Maryville, received his heavenly reward December 30, 2019. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and founded and pastored The Lighthouse Full Gospel Church. He was owner and operator of Ted’s Super Station and Ted’s Auto Detailing. He retired from Schlegel/BTR with 25 years of service, being president of the Local 1933 Union for 24 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Pauline McKee; brothers, Bill, Steve, Paul, and Randy McKee; sisters, Janice Mckee and Laverne Brown. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Pearl McKee; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Karen McKee; daughter, Christy Greene; granddaughters, Tia Greene, Lindsey and Vinnie Notaro; great-granddaughters, Olivia Notaro and Zoe Ratliff; brother, Bud and Marie McKee; sisters, Brenda McKee, Barbara and Frank Teague, Deborah and Charlie Barnes, Anne Melson and Bob Floyd, Bobbie Denson. Ted loved everyone and had a very generous and compassionate heart. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Carl Crowe and Rev. Ronald Reagan officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Prospect Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Theodore Ted McKee please visit our Sympathy Store.