Emil “Smitty” Smith, age 75, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, in his home.
Smitty was born June 30, 1941, in San Antonio, TX, to the late Rollie Roscoe Smith and Matilda Sherman Laudette. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Billie Smith and Jimmy Smith; and three sisters, Lillie Frances Sherman, Elsie Fordham, and Patsy Smith.
Mr. Smith was a retired US Army veteran, having served for 22 years, including a tour in Vietnam. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and owned Bass Auto Electric.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 30, at 11:00 AM, at Grace Lutheran Church, with Pastor Larry Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, in Hopkinsville, where full military honors will be rendered. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, and Monday, January 30, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at Grace Lutheran Church.
Smitty is survived by his wife, Loretta Barrett Smith; son, Thomas (Karen) Smith of Longmeadow, MA; daughter, Tammy Coffman of Clarksville; two sisters, Evelyn Wade of Llano, TX and Rena Ann Patton of Kenedy, TX; four grandchildren, Tyler (Kaci) Coffman, Mackenzie Coffman, Emilee Smith, and Nicholas Smith; and one great grandson, Carter Coffman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 2041 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37043.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.