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Clifford Teffeteller Obituary

Clifford Weldon Teffeteller

Born: August 12, 1937 | Died: September 5, 2025

Clifford W. Teffeteller, age 88, of Walland, TN, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was greeted at the gates of Heaven by the love of his life Lois Teffeteller. He retired from Fuller Transfer Co. and was a member of RIO Revolution Church. He was an avid bicycle rider, you could find him on the Townsend bike path seven days a week riding all the way into Tremont. He used to walk the 124 steps from the ballfield to the hospital every day. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. He is proceeded in death by wife, Lois Teffeteller; son, Mark Teffeteller; two grandchildren, parents; Roy and Bessie Teffeteller; siblings, Betty, Marjorie, James, Bill, Roy Jr. and Gladys. He is survived by children, Vickie (Tony) Dodaro, Marcia (Jeff) Pedigo, Clifford Jr (Weldon) Teffeteller, Lisa Ridings, Neal Teffeteller, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and sister Chris Dailey. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday September 9, 2025 at Smith Trinity Chapel and a service to follow with Pacer Hepperly and Ronnie Hepperly officiating. Family and friends will assemble for a graveside service at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9 2025, at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to RIO Revolution community outreach. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

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Published by The Daily Times from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2025.

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Sep

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Smith Trinity Chapel

1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

Sep

9

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Smith Trinity Chapel

1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

Sep

9

Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Grandview Cemetery

2304 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

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1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

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