Gordon R. Smith, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at his residence. He was a native of Griswald, IA, a retired communication tech from AT&T, and a member of The House of Prayer. He loved watching westerns, The Three Stooges, and planting trees. Mr. Smith served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elva Reed Smith; his first wife, Sharon Smith; his second wife, Carol Smith; five brothers, George Edward Smith, Basil Charles Smith, Carlton Cecil Smith, Ramon Lester Smith, and Donald Dean Smith; one sister, Karen Grace Smith; and one grandson, Tanner Michael.
He is survived by one daughter, Angie Long (Scotty) of Lawrenceburg, TN; three sons, Kenny Smith (Shelia) and Micah Smith both of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Kyle Smith (Rachel) of Bethel Springs, TN; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Annette Smith and Doris Ann Smith; and one brother, Edward Curtis Smith.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later date with full military honors.
