Keith Eugene Fowler, age 72 of Greenback, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born July 20, 1952 to Eugene and Lorraine Fowler in Auburn, California. He attended Sierra College and lived in Long Beach, CA and Springboro, OH before moving to Maryville, TN where he has resided for the past 40 years. He was a longtime employee of Water’s Equipment.
Keith loved life, enjoyed playing drums in rock bands since he was a teenager. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a great mechanic and handyman. He was an avid motorcyclist and longtime member of Dixie Iron MC where he was known as “Cornbread.” Keith loved music, dogs, and traveling to Scotland where he also made many friends. He was a kind, generous, and funny man who loved a great story, his biker friends, and the Tennessee Vols.
He was a loving father of two sons, Joseph and Peter; companion of Sherry Byrd. Survived by: sister, Lynn Fowler; brother, Joseph Fowler; two nieces and one nephew.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Smith Trinity Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 PM. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000 is servicing the family at this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

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