Cecil Wayne Hearon, 87 of Maryville passed away Saturday, July 18 at UT Medical Center. Cecil was born in West Miller's Cove and lived on Abram's Creek in Happy Valley until the age of 7 when the National Park Service purchased the family farm. The Hearon family then resided in West Miller's Cove and Cecil attended Walland School where he enjoyed building friendships and playing football and basketball. Cecil served in the United States Army where he was a tank driver in Korea. He spent 53 years as a community barber at Broadway Barber Shop working alongside Paul Hamilton. While working, Cecil enjoyed exchanging stories about fishing, hunting, and gardening.  He loved all of these, as well as being outdoors to admire God's creation.   Cecil owned and operated a school bus for 26 years serving Binfield, Friendsville, and William Blount schools. Cecil was a devout follower of Christ and served as a deacon and elder at Nelson Chapel Church of Christ and was later a member of Maryville Church of Christ. Cecil was married to his wife Martha for 53 years and they share three children. Cecil loved making memories with his family and friends and loved serving the church. Cecil loved singing bass and has now added his voice to the heavenly hosts.

Cecil was predeceased by his parents, Leason and Barbara Gourley Hearon; siblings, Hester, Noah, Bea, Hobert, Julia, Don and Rafe. Those he leaves behind are wife Martha Hatcher Garland Hearon; children, Mitch (Crystal) Garland, Mike (Evelyn) Hearon, Missi (Mike) Fields. Grandchildren; Grace Galyon (Travis), Michaela and Elijah Hearon, and Parker and Pearson Fields; sister in law Agnes West Tomlinson; special caregiver and brother in law Paul Hatcher; special family members Wallace Ogle and Mack Whitehead; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Due to the current pandemic, there will be no receiving of friends.  However, friends may sign book at their convenience at Miller Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday.

Graveside service at West Miller's Cove Cemetery with Minister Steve Riley, Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maryville Church of Christ, PO Box 5293, Maryville, TN 37802.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org