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Chris Maples Obituary

MAPLES, CHRIS ALLYN - age 45 of Halls passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at St. Mary's North. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a 1982 graduate of Halls High School. A master craftsman of car and boat upholstery. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Otis Maples and Pearl Maples King, John and Lillian Freshour; brothers; Bryan Maples and baby brother "Devin." He is survived by his parents, Billy and Joyce Freshour Maples; sister, Angela Maples Lister; niece, Megan Walker and nephew, Nathan Lister. A special thanks to the third floor nurses and ICU nurses for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Free Medical Clinic of America, 6209 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Service is 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2009 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City with Dr. Phil Young officiating. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for interment services at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 14 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2009.

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Randall Pickett

December 27, 2009

Thanks for all the good times and the laughs that we had when we raced together. Sorry for your loss may God be with you and your family during this sad time.

Wayne &Kathy Johnson

December 21, 2009

May God give each of your family members comfort during this time of sorrow.
I pray that
God will show you the way. Chris is with Brian now.
We all went to school together and all were the class of 1982.
Wayne and Kathy Johnson
so sorry we missed the service we only found out this weekend. We will keep you all in our thought's and prayers this Holiday Season.

Edith Freshour

December 19, 2009

Dear Chris, You were a wonderful person and touched the hearts of everyone, we will miss you. You and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. Love Always, Edith Freshour, Sheri and Lisa

BILL&ELAINE ASTERIADES

December 16, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Freddie Beeler

December 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judie Rush Tinnel Pullon

December 15, 2009

Joyce, Bill, and Family: I just learned of Chris's passing; I am so sorry for your grief. You haven't lost him, when you lose something or someone you don't know where they are, you know where Chris is. I am so sorry that distance and health issues prohibit my being there. God Bless You!

Darrell,Randy,Eddie,Brenda,Libby,Mandy,Brian,Dennis Jenes

December 15, 2009

Chris you will be missed by the whole Jenes Family. You were a dear friend to Randy and Darrell.

December 15, 2009

chris we miss you.chris was a wonderful man and me and my brother had fun racing cars with chris!jimmy and connie nicely

connie nicely

December 15, 2009

chris we miss you.chris was a wonderful man and me and my brother had fun racing cars with chris!jimmy and connie nicely

December 15, 2009

chris we miss you.chris was a wonderful man and me and my brother had fun racing cars with chris!jimmy and connie nicely

mike&missy campbell

December 15, 2009

we will miss you chris every time we were around you .you made us laugh i'll never forget the fun. times rest in peace

Josh & Karen Shipley

December 15, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Wesley Munsey

December 14, 2009

Sorry to hear about Chris' passing. We were high school friends. My prayers are with you.

December 14, 2009

Uncle Bill, Aunt Joyce, Angela and Family, I am so very sorry and am with you in my thoughts at this time. Love you, Debbie

jerald bertram

December 14, 2009

Chris we will remember you and may GOD be with you during this time Jerald & Abby Bertram

December 14, 2009

Chris we will remember you and may GOD be with you during this time Jerald & Abby Bertram

December 14, 2009

we will remember Chris and god be with you during this sad time Jerald &Abby Bertram

December 14, 2009

Chris,

All of the family will miss you. You had a great heart and a great talent.
Your cousin Nancy Hurst

December 14, 2009

Dear Bill and Joyce, our thoughts and our prayers are with your family in the hour of your grief. May God comfort you in this your hour of need.
George and Georgia Maples

Melissa Shipley-PAul

December 14, 2009

Chris , We will always remember you, you had a huge heart and talent..Love Frankie and Melissa Paul

December 14, 2009

My prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sheryl Rader

Barbara Proffitt

December 14, 2009

When Mary and Martha's brother died, Jesus listened to their questions
and shared their tears. In our time of sorrow, He hears our questions before
we ask, sees each tear before it falls and comes to weep with us,
May you feel His loving presence and find comfort in the promised hope of
heaven.

Kenneth Graybeal

December 14, 2009

Chris you are a good person and a good friend.We will miss you.

Kenneth,Lisa,Tyler and Hunter
Graybeal

MARIE MILLER

December 14, 2009

CHRIS WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL. WE LOST TOUCH OVER THE YEARS BUT ANOTHER FRIEND LET ME KNOW HOW IN WAS DOING. CHRIS I'LL MISS YOU.
MARIE BIVENS & MILLER

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