Ralph Darrell Christopher

Ralph Darrell “Bones” Christopher, 91 of Maryville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his residence with loving wife Minnie Lois” Polly”, daughter Dana and son-in- law Mark and granddaughter Kristen by his side. Bones was proceeded in death by his parents Austin and Martha Christopher, daughter Kimberly Henderson, and his 6 siblings. Bones is survived by his wife Minnie Lois “Polly” Christopher of 65 years, daughter: Dana Sanders (Mark), grandchildren: Chase (Krystal), Chad (Darla), Kristen (Ian), Kurt (Sarah), as well as 6 Great-grandchildren, Shiloh, Owen, Nathan, Nolan, Colton, Daxon and a host of extended family and friends to mourn his passing. Bones had a zest for life, enjoyed Flea Markets, politics, even running for the office of Blount County Commissioner, active in his church, singing in the choir, filling in as usher as needed, having a love for baseball, especially for his Atlanta Braves.