Luther Smith

Luther Wayne Smith

Edison, Tennessee

Mr. Luther Wayne Smith, age 80, departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Jackson, Tennessee.

He was born on February 19, 1939 in Fruitland, Tennessee to the late Peter Samuel Smith and Ora Neal Wood.

In addition to his parents, Luther Wayne was preceded in death by his two sisters, Daisy Stott and Patsy Barnett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Barnett Smith of Edison, Tennessee; three sons, Kenny Smith (Scarlett) of Trenton, Tennessee, Doug Smith (Tina) of Trenton, Tennessee and John Smith (Tammy) of Trenton, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Ashley Green (Sam), Andrea Sherman (Paul), Carol Anne Proudfit (Derek), Jan Smith and Rebecca Miller (Stephen); and six great grandchildren, McKenzie, Molly, Adam, Dallas, Bo and Jase.

Serving as pallbearers are Scott Barnett, Harden Barnett, Stephen Miller, Paul Sherman, Sam Green and Derek Proudfit.

A gathering will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church in Trenton, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Bro. Paul Tucker and Bro. Kenny Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour.