Ben F. Blankenbeckler

Ben Blankenbeckler, age 86 of Maryville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 9, 2017. Ben was a longtime member of East Maryville Baptist Church. He loved his church and Sunday school class. He was also a member of New Providence Masonic Lodge for 60 years and also Mary Blount Chapter of Eastern Star. Preceded in death by: Parents, Berget & Pauline Blankenbeckler; Brother, Paul Blankenbeckler. Survivors include: Wife of 61 years, Beuna Blankenbeckler; Brothers-in-law, Bill Duncan of Maryville and Ronnie Anthony of Cosby; Sisters-in-law, Grace Mountain of Tellico Plains, Pat (Geoff) Wolpert of Sevierville, Martha Perry and Brenda (Joe) Thomas of Maryville; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their convenience from 8:00 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 until 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Smith Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ben F. Blankenbeckler please visit our Sympathy Store.