(Thomas_Maples_program) MAPLES, THOMAS NEAL: “Tom” went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 23, 2011 at home. Tom was born September 7, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jessie Maples and Eddie Maples. Tom was a Boy Scout as a young man. He graduated from Austin High School in the Class of 1952. He was a cook by profession for many years. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Tom lived in New York, Connecticut and South Carolina before returning to Knoxville.  Preceded in death by: mother, Jessie Maples; father, Eddie Maples; brothers, Willie A Woodruff, George H. Woodruff, Eddie Maples, John Maples and John Sam Ogleby. Left to cherish his memories: daughters, Robin Everett; son in law, Jeremiah Everett of New York, Janet Parks of New York; son, James Smith; devoted niece, Carrie (Clerance) Arnold; sister-in-laws, Oralee Maples, Edna Mae Carter, Genneve Parks, Mittie Wooddruff; special friend and care giver, Clyde Barnard; devoted friends, Terry Smith, Gloria Smith; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews and many friends; long-life friends, the Smith, Arnolds, Tates, Termons, Coats and Kennebrew families. Family visitation Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 6:00-6:30 PM with funeral to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Zack Flack officiating. Interment Monday, August 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with full Military Honors and Dove release.

This obituary was posted on Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 at 12:48 am.
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