Raymond Ted "R.T." Ousley, age 98, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born and raised in Sharps Chapel TN. Received his Bachelor's Degree at LMU and Masters Degree at the University of TN, Knoxville. He taught school at Blount County, then at South High School for 30+ years. He was a Lifelong farmer at his Union County and Blount County farms. He Served on Blount County Commision and was instrumental in facilitating many new schools being built, he was also a member of Kiwanis Club, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville TN, where he taught in the children's ministries for over 50 years and he also sang in the morning glory chorus. Among all of his accomplishments Raymond's love for his family, being a devoted Husband, father, and grandfather was his paramount achievement.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, Bate and Bonnie Ousley of Sharps Chapel, TN; sister, Pauline Janes of Maryville, TN; nephew, Bobby Janes, of Maryville, TN.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Clara Ruth Fitch Ousley; son, Ted Michael (Laura) Ousley; daughter, Karen Kay Ousley Smith; grandchild, Samantha Ousley; niece, Elizabeth Janes.
The family will honor R.T. with services on Monday, December 19, 2022 at First United Methodist Church,804 Montvale Station Rd., Maryville, TN 37803, with a Visitation from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and a funeral service to follow at 2:00pm, friend and family will go in procession to Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens for a committal service directly following the funeral service. Rev. Larry Carroll to officiate the services. In lieu of flowers , the family asks that donations be made to 1st. Kids Ministries First United Methodist Church, 804 Montvale Station, Rd. Maryville, TN 37803. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Ousley family at www.sherwoodchapel.com.
Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens
3176 Airport Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
865-970-2955
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