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Our Staff
WE CARE. It comes naturally.
	Don Gibson, CFSP President, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Mr. Gibson attended the University of Tennessee and is a graduate of John A. Gupton College in Nashville. He is actively involved in many civic and professional organizations, and serves on the Advisory Board of the National Funeral Directors Association. He is past president of the Maryville Lions Club. He and his wife Sue are members of First Baptist Church of Maryville.
	Lee Chambers Vice President, Licensed Funeral Director Mr. Chambers attended East Tennessee State University and Hiwassee College. He is involved in many civic and professional associations and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee, the Southern Cemetery and Funeral Association, and the International Funeral and Cemetery Association. He is the Past President of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee. He and his wife Laura are members of Fairview United Methodist Church in Maryville.
	Ralph Chambers Vice President Retired, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer He has been serving Blount County for over 58 years. He is a member of Maryville Church of Christ, New Providence Masonic Lodge, Knoxville Scottish Rite, and Kerbela Shrine Temple.
	Lisa Gibson, CFSP Vice President of Administration, Licensed Funeral Director Lisa began her funeral service career after graduating from the University of South Carolina. She is active with the United Way and a member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. She, her husband Jon, and her son, attend First Baptist Church of Maryville.
	C. Lynn Gibson, DPhil, CFSP Vice President of Finance, Licensed Funeral Director A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Oxford Graduate School, Dr. Gibson enjoys writing for trade publications and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Oxford Society of Scholars and the Family Business Institute. He and his wife Angelia are members of First Baptist Church of Maryville and have three sons.
	Jason L. Chambers, CFSP Vice President of Operations, Licensed Funeral Director Jason has lived in Maryville all his life, graduating from Maryville High School and the University of Tennessee. He is past president of the Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Association, and a member of Maryville Church of Christ. He and his wife Angie have two children.
	David Everett Assistant Operations Manager, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer A member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, David graduated from Porter High School and Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. His wife Teresa and their son and daughter attend Piney Level Baptist Church.
	Lee Berkley Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Lee is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta, and a 2nd Lieutenant with the Blount County Volunteer Rescue Squad. He is also a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. He and his wife Linda have two sons.
	Jenni Bryant Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Jenni is a graduate of Farragut High School, the University of Tennessee, and Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. She received a 2006 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship from the Funeral Service Foundation. She is a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. She and her husband David have one son, and are members of First United Methodist Church of Alcoa.
	Rob Caldwell Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Mr. Caldwell is Past-President of the Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Association. He is a graduate of Maryville High School and Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. Rob serves on the Allocations Panel of the United Way. He and his wife Susan are members of Forrest Hill Baptist Church.
	Bob Garrison Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer Bob graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta, GA. He and his wife, Wanda, have two sons and four grandchildren.
	Roger Jennings Licensed Funeral Director Roger is a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. He and his wife Regina, along with their son, are members of Maryville Church of Christ.
	Brad Kuchnicki Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Brad is a graduate from Colorado Tech University and Mid-America College of Funeral Service in Indiana. Brad and his wife, Theresa, enjoy both listening to and playing music.
	J. Ivan Cheroni Assistant Funeral Director A graduate of the United States Army Military School and the National Foundation of Funeral Service, Ivan and his wife Joan are members of Logan’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
	Bob Coppenger Assistant Funeral Director Bob is active in many community organizations, including the Blount County Executive Board and the Little River Camper’s Association. He has also been involved with TSSAA Football and Basketball, and Eagleton Little League. He and his wife Juretta are members of Green Meadow Country Club and attend First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
	Shirley Ford Assistant Funeral Director Shirley and her husband Jerry are active members of Friendship Baptist Church.
	Jerry Hurst Assistant Funeral Director Jerry and his wife Betty assist clients in Smith's Life Event Center. Jerry is an avid hiker, and both are members of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
	Ray Jennings Assistant Funeral Director An Elder in the Maryville Church of Christ, Ray and his wife Fran are involved in several civic organizations.
	Jim Favaron Family Service Director Jim grew up and attended school in New Orleans, Louisiana and has over 30 years of experience in the death-care industry. Jim and his wife, Norma have four grandchildren.
	Sandy Massie Family Service Director Sandy graduated from Greenback High School, and attended Carson Newman College and Lincoln Memorial University. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She and her husband Ira have a daughter and a son.
	Tracy Gardner Executive Assistant A Certified Professional Secretary and member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Tracy is a graduate of Heritage High School and Pellissippi State Community College. She and her husband Brad have a son and daughter. The family attends West Miller’s Cove Primitive Baptist Church.
	Chris Goins Facility and Grounds Maintenance Chris is a native of Blount County and a graduate of Maryville High School. Chris's meticulous work earned Smith Funeral & Cremation Service the City of Maryville's Green Scape Award in 2006. This award recognized us for our outstanding contribution to the preservation and enhancement of green space in the Blount County community.

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Smith Funeral & Cremation Service
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