Ronald Edward Marquess, 75, of Crossville, TN passed away on September 12, 2014 at Cumberland House. Family will receive friends on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 with Rev. Christine Archer officiating. Pallbearers will be Rob Clarke, James Marquess, Daniel Marquess, Dylan Marquess, J C Hancock, Roy Phipps, and Abe Iles.

Ronald was born on August 31, 1938 in Fayetteville, TN to Paul Smith and Mary Francis Jobe Marquess. He enjoyed reading, doing yard work, spending time with his family, and Vol’s football.

Ronald is survived by his wife: Lee Ann Duran Marquess; sons: James Whitney Marquess, and Daniel Milton Marquess (Felisitus); grandson: Dylan James Marquess; brother: Theodore Marquess (Melissa); several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.