Kyle O. Petree

Kyle O. Petree, age 88, of Maryville, went to his heavenly home on March 27, 2022, after being cared for at Shannondale Health Care Center. He was born December 30, 1933. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nellie Petree; brothers and sisters-in-law, Basil (Alma), Verl (Betty), and Ralph (Dorothy) Petree.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Roberta Myers Petree; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie (Jimmy) Reese; son and daughter-in-law, Stan (Caroline) Petree: grandchildren, Mollianne (Will) Hubbs, Marykate Reese, Julia (Jimmy) Dugan, Andrew Petree; great-grandson, Cade Hubbs; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille (Em) Way; several nieces and nephews.

Kyle was a graduate of Everett High School (’51) and Maryville College (’55) and then a veteran who served with the Army. He worked as a systems analyst at ALCOA and went on to start several successful businesses. He loved spending time with friends and family and supporting his grandchildren in their activities. He played baseball both in college and in the Army and continued to enjoy watching all sports as long as it was a good game. He faithfully attended the Sparkplug Sunday School Class and Fairview United Methodist Church for more than 60 years where he served on numerous committees throughout the years.

The family would like to thank the caring and skilled staff at Shannondale Health Care Center.

The funeral service will be at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Fairview United Methodist Church with Dr. Jerry Russell and Rev. Mickey Rainwater officiating. The family will receive friends before the service, Thursday at 3:00 PM. A private burial will be held for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fairview Church Community Park fund or the Sparkplug Sunday School Class Memorial Scholarship Fund, both through Fairview United Methodist Church, 2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd., Maryville, TN 37803.