Samuel "Keith" Moyers

Samuel "Keith" Moyers, age 83, of Newport, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Keith Moyers was born on March 8, 1941, as the only son of Charles and Ruth Moyers of Unicoi, Tennessee. After high school, Keith attended East Tennessee State University to obtain a degree in education. Keith was active in the US Army Reserves, serving as a medic during college. He moved to Cocke County and began a career as an educator that lasted 35 plus years at Cocke County High School and Ben W Hooper Vocational School. He met and married Linda Stuart of Morristown in 1977. They married and began having a family shortly thereafter. Two children were born to them, Stephanie and Jonathan. Keith loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hiking in the mountains. This love in part helped bring Keith to Cocke County. Keith was a former active member of the Volunteer Bassmasters, Newport, competing in many fishing tournaments. Keith was also a former member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge. Keith was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Newport. Keith loved his church and his church family. Keith especially loved any opportunity to enjoy meals with the church men. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Linda Sullivan, several friends that were like brothers, and his beloved son Jonathan. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda, and daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Tim Williams. The joy of his life was his only granddaughter Carly Ann. He would also not want to omit his four-legged constant companion, Rey. Some of Keith’s proudest moments involved watching his daughter and granddaughter perform on stage as well as watching his son play high school baseball. Other survivors include sisters Peggy Miller (Roy) and Judy Radford, brother-in-law Thurman Sullivan, a host of nephews, nieces, and other family, his church family, and Wesley Ball and his family. As sad as the earthly goodbye can be, his family knows Keith is in Heaven with his Savior and talking about and doing one of his favorite activities, crappie fishing. He’s surely sharing his sense of humor and aggravating old friends and new ones too! One last thought from Carly Ann for her Pappy, “Hey, Pappy….What?….Nothin’!” The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00pm on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Southside Baptist Church. The family will hold a private graveside service in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Southside Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

Samuel "Keith" Moyers

March 8, 1941 - December 30, 2024