Claude Luther Kiser-age 71, of Maynardville, born October 31, 1953, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Pauline Kiser; brothers, Billy and Johnny Kiser.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Kiser; his loving companion of many years, Sandy Heath; stepdaughters, Kristy (Brandon) Muncey and Tiffany (Lee) Ford; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, Jackie Kiser, Kenneth (Jessica) Kiser, Handy Kiser, Elmer (Lisa) Kiser, Joe (Sheila) Kiser; sisters, Betty (Bill) Hankins, Wanda (Joe) Foust, Mary (Wayne) Lee, Lynn Henderson, Wilma Jones, Debra Middleton and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Friday with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Scott Lee officiating and music by The Valley Boys and Family. Interment 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025, Kiser Family Cemetery, Maynardville. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home to go with the procession. Pallbearers: Anthony Muncey, Brandon Muncey, Lee Ford, Mike Ridenour, Jacob Jones, Josh Vann. Honorary pallbearers: Johnny Kiser, Mason Muncey, Jason Kiser, Chase Kiser. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.