Ralph Edward Maples, age 89 of Knoxville, passed away November 18, 2018. He was a faithful gentleman that loved the Lord. Ralph was a 50 year member of the Charles H. McKinney Masonic Lodge #433, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and a Shriner. Outside of his regular employment he was involved in residential building and continued after his retirement. In his leisure time he enjoyed spending time at Big Valley Campground in Townsend. Ralph was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Ruth Carver Maples; brothers, Dan and Curtis Maples; sister, June Maples. Survivors include loving wife of 68 years, Alma J. Maples; son, Ronnie Maples and wife Becky; daughter, Carol Nichols and husband Gary; grandson, Colby Trail; great granddaughter, Adalynn Trail; brothers, Frank Maples and wife Brenda, Tommy Maples and wife Melissa; sisters, Janie Clabough and husband Don, Phyllis Maples; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a “thank you” to the staff at Westmoreland Health and Rehab for their wonderful care and to special caregiver, Melissa. A Masonic Funeral service will be Sunday, November 25th at 11:00AM at Berry Highland South Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow with Kris Witt officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
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