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Emerson Caughron Obituary
Born: April 15, 1944 | Died: September 18, 2025
Emerson C. Caughron, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by: wife of 48 years, Debbie; 2nd wife of 3 years, Shirley; parents, Albert & Ethel Caughron; brother, Robert Caughron, sister, Reba Caughron. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Dana & Josh Rose; grandchildren, Elliott and Emerson; sister, Alice Dutton. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM with Rev. Jonathan Jonas officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 11:00AM, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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Dan & Bernita Hackney
September 23, 2025
We are both very sad to hear of Emerson's passing. He was always smiling and friendly to everyone. We will be praying for the whole family.
We both knew him from working at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base.
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