L. Lewis Simerly

L. Lewis Simerly passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Lewis was born in Maryville, TN on January 26, 1940. He played a part in bringing karate to Maryville and was a karate instructor with a 4th Degree Black Belt. Lewis was a Mountain Challenge Instructor at Maryville College and a yoga instructor. He was also a member of Civil Air Patrol and Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness.

Lewis was an avid bicyclist, riding from Maryville to Myrtle Beach and across the state of Tennessee. He was a beloved member of the community, the most generous and empathetic person, known to pick up hitchhikers and give you the shirt off his back. 

Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Mabel Simerly, his beloved wife Teresa, children Greg Simerly and Sherri Simerly, brother Don Simerly, and great-nephew Justin. He is survived by his brother David (Frances) Simerly, grandchildren Haley (Jesse) Everett and Chris (Michelle) Large, great-grandchildren Audrey, Silas, and Eloise, nephew Robbie Simerly. 

Per Lewis’s request, there will be no services at this time.