James Paul Raley-age 95 of Maynardville, born March 2, 1928 passed away peacefully Thursday morning, November 23, 20233 at his home. He was saved as a teenager. He worked 16 years for Kratt and retired from Roddy Manufacturing (Coca-Cola of Knoxville) with 26 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey Raley, Sr. and Gladys (West) Raley; wife, Helen Tharp Raley; brother, Rev. Dewey Raley, Jr.; sisters, Opal Irick and Jean Raley.

Survivors: Daughters, Janie (Jerry) Smith; Karen Inklebarger; grandchildren, Brian (Jody) Smith, Jody A. Smith, Comfort (D.J.) Corum, Gabriel (Erin) Inklebarger; great-grandchildren, Breanna Smith, Brylee Smith, Aleigha Corum, Abby Corum, Cyan Inklebarger.

The family would like to send a special thank you to SunCrest Hospice for their great care for James.
The family will receive friends 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Saturday, November 25, 2023 with the funeral service to follow at 12:30 pm at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Jody A. Smith officiating. Music will be by Jody Day Smith. Interment will follow at Beeler Cemetery, 2344 Hickory Valley Road, Maynardville TN 37807. Pallbearers will be Jerry Smith, Brian Smith, Jody A. Smith, Gabriel Inklebarger, Rick Carter and Chris Maples. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Beeler Cemetery in James’ honor.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville.