Clifford Verne Maples, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away at his home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 13, 2018. Cliff was born on June 16, 1964 to Albert and Barbara Maples of Knoxville, TN. Cliff was a loving father, son and brother. He was a graduate of Doyle High School in 1982 and lived in Knoxville and Maryville all of his life. His greatest joy was coaching and watching his sons play baseball and football. He was a sports enthusiast, loving all things Big Orange, NASCAR, and Cliff was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Cliff was preceded in death by his father, Albert (Demp) Maples and his sister Debbie Kidd. Cliff is survived by his sons, Justin Maples, Joshua Maples, and Jeremy Maples of Maryville; mother, Barbara Maples of Knoxville; brother, Jeff Maples (Kim) of Seymour; nieces and nephews, Niki Osborne (Travis), Jason Maples (Olivia), Anna Tilson (Adam); great-nieces, Atkin Osborne and Emma Maples. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 8:00pm at Berry Highland South. Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 10:00 am at Valley Grove Cemetery with Rev. Keith Vaughn officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com.
