Terry Carroll Lee, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away on July 8, 2026.

Born on March 25, 1944, in Morristown, Tennessee, Terry graduated from Morristown High School and the University of Tennessee, with honors. He enjoyed a long and successful career as an electrical engineer with Alcoa Aluminum Company.

Terry was known for his intelligence, quick wit, generosity, and willingness to help others. Above all, he loved his family and cherished time spent with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gladys Lee, and his in-laws Hobert and Hazel Wolfe.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lee; daughters, Paige Murphy and husband Rodney, Kristen Zappa and husband Chris; grandchildren, Chloe and Katie Murphy; Tad, Andrew and Rocco Zappa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2026, at Smith West Chapel.

Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.