Gerald Frank Strong

Gerald Frank Strong age 85 of Maryville, passed away October 24, 2025. He loved using his Ham Radio Call #KB4VEL and often enjoyed building model boats. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy with 20 years of service. Preceded in death by: parents, Franklin Strong & Mary Strong. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Celeste Strong Levy & Ronald W. Levy; son, Gerald Strong Jr.; grandchildren, Katie & Shane Bradfield, Amethyst & Jay Snyder, and Devlyn & Robin Larkey; great-grandchildren, Jaden Bradfield, Neveah Rosa, Nicholas Bradfield, Xander Snyder. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.