Andy Sliger, 42, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Etowah, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Andy was a graduate of McMinn Central High School Class of 2002, where he was in the marching band and enjoyed being a member of the FFA. He went on to study animal science at Hiwassee Community College and finished with a bachelor’s degree in animal science from The University of Tennessee. Andy’s blood always ran orange, cheering on his Volunteers. He was an avid fisherman and was blessed by getting to share his love of fishing as a fly-fishing guide for Blackberry Farms, in the Great Smoky Mountains. In his free time, he took his fishing adventures to a new level taking fishing trips to Montana, Colorado and New Mexico. He was always up for an adventure, even riding bulls. Andy never met a stranger, he will be forever remembered, loved and missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tim Sliger; brother, Nicholas Heath Sliger.

Andy is survived by his mother, Teresa Sliger; best friends, Nathan Langford and Josh Blair; special family friends, the Hamby and Martin families; his bestie fur baby, Buddy; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Family and friends will assemble at Green Hill Cemetery for the 2:00 p.m., graveside service, Sunday, November 1, 2026.