William Luther “Bill” Smith, age 76 of Cowan passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Huntsville, Alabama. He was born June 5, 1944 in Sewanee to the late Clyde and Georgia Smith. He was formerly a Franklin County Sheriff and retired from T. E. Connectivity. He enjoyed horseback riding, shooting guns, farming, reading Louis L’Amour western books, western movies and going to gun shows.
He will be remembered as being gentle, kind-hearted, well liked and a friend to many. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncle, Claude E. Smith.
He is survived by his sons, Justin (Kristal) Smith, Scott (Gina) Jenkins, Shannon (Pam) Jenkins and Ray (Renea) Tucker; grandchildren, Kaiden, Denia, Gracie, Emily, Lily, Rivers, Mary-Mason, Fisher, Andrea, Elisha Pace and Ruslan; and several great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-6 pm Wednesday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 6 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Moore-Cortner Chapel. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398 (931) 967-2222
