Loudon, Tennessee
Sep 29, 1952 – Mar 5, 2019 (Age 66)
Michael MaplesOak Ridge, TNMichael M. Maples, age 66, aka Smoky Mountain Jedi, passed away March 5, 2019 after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Maples; brother, Mickey Maples and half-brother, David Maples. He is survived by his mother, Zula Ann...
Read MoreMay your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
angela cable
March 08, 2019 | Blaine, TN | Friend
Living Spirit Dishgarden
Angela Cable
March 08, 2019
I am honored I had the privilege to meet mike and go off trail hiking. I bought all his books. When he worked in the store we would always go talk to him. We loved learning the history of the smokies, and finding new off trail hiking. What a great man. Truly will be missed.
Sandy Stevens
March 07, 2019 | Metairie, LA | Friend
Mike, I was glad to find out that you know the Lord Jesus when we talked in December
Michael Murphy
March 06, 2019 | Knoxville, TN | Friend
Mike touched so many lives and had a love for his mountains that is surpassed by none. His legacy will forever be alive and his spirit felt as we who wonder those mountains use the knowledge he has shared for generations to come. Rest in Peace Mike. You have done a wonderful job. Even though I did not know you personally, I feel the loss in this family of hikers. God has blessed us all by sharing you with us.
Shirley Henshall
March 06, 2019 | Soddy Daisy, TN | Friend
Mr. Mike Maples left a void in so many peoples lives. He was an inspiration for us to get out and enjoy life and live it to the fullest! The words Go Rest High On the Mountain seems very fitting for him.
Jenna Bobo
March 06, 2019