Willie Lewis Smith, age 69 of Prospect, TN, passed away Friday evening July 27th, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 22nd, 1949 in Prospect, TN.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Fafnir Bearing.
Visitation will be Friday, August 3, 2018 from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. The funeral service will start at 12:00pm on Friday, August 3, 2018 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. The burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.
Willie was preceded in death by his father, Arsten Smith and eldest brother, Donald Smith.
He is survived by his
Wife, Norma Jean Smith
Son, Adrian Lewis Smith
Son, Eric Brian (Melody) Smith
5 Grandchildren, Jaylen Alexander Smith, Dakota Brieon Smith, Haiden Lewis Smith, Kaitlyn Demastus, Katasia Demastus.
Mother, Katherine “Madear” Smith
Brothers, Winford (Ruby) Smith, Ken Smith, Joe (Cathy) Smith, Terry (Sheila) Smith, James Smith, and Richard (Lynn) Smith.
Sisters, Marjorie (Larry) Bass, Linda (Johnny) Wright, and Sharon (Sam) Braden
God Daughter, Jacqueline Marie Smith
Special Friend, AKA Hot Rod
Sister-in-laws, Mary Coleman and Brenda (Harold) Swinger
Brother-in-law, Thomas Appleton
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends also survive.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Willie Lewis Smith.
