Robert ‘Wendell’ Smith, 78, Clarksville, TN, passed away Wednesday January 25, 2017.
Wendell was born to Annie Dale Mimms and O.H. ‘Bill’ Smith on June 2, 1938. He attended Woodlawn School, Clarksville High School, and Austin Peay State University. He answered the call to duty and served in the United States Army completing his last tour at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in the Headquarters 67th Medical Group. He returned to Clarksville to marry and have a family. Wendell worked in various manufacturing and electrical service positions most recently retiring as Vice President and General Manager of Electric Technologies Inc.
Preceded in death by his parents, Wendell is survived by sons John Smith, Clarksville; and Don (Jeanie) Smith, Gallatin; two grandchildren, Houston Smith and Ryan Smith; his sister, Mary (Jack) Jones; brother James Smith; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and the mother of his children, Judy Goostree.
Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 28, at 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Bro. Steve Kirby and Dr. Ted Denny officiating. Visitation will be Saturday January 28, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home. The family will have a private interment at the Nashville National Cemetery, at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.