Cecil Lee Strickland, age 61 of Maryville, TN passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at home. Cecil enjoyed sports and was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Strickland. Survivors include his wife, Missy Prather; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany Haston (Joey); daughter, Lindsey Strickland; grandchildren, Grace, Mattie, Boone, Hunter, Harper; mother, Polly Myers; brother, Tom Strickland; sisters, Debbie, Donna, Diane, Martha. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Everett Hills Children’s Ministry. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremtaion.com.