Phillip Terrell Smith Sr., 72 of Boaz
December 17, 1942 – August 28, 2015
Funeral Service:Boaz First Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015
Lie-in-state: 10 till 11 at the church
Interment:Hillcrest Cemetery
Visitation: 5 till 8 Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Boaz Carr Chapel
Officiating: Bro. Aaron Johnson
Singing: Bro. Tommy Pierce accompanied by Renee Pierce
Special Song by Laura Kathryn Smith
Pallbearers: Grady Martin, Jim Stewart, Jim Jenkins, Jerry Staton, Tony Gay, John Riddle
Wife: Rita M. Smith
Sons: Phillip T. Smith Jr. (Melanie), Bryan M. Smith (Myra), Timothy S. Smith (Meg)
Grandchildren: Phillip T. Smith III, Laura Kathryn Smith
Special Persons: Lauren Howard, Carol Price, Michelle Harbin
Brothers: James E. Smith (Shirley), Tommy J. Smith (Mary)
Sister: Rebecca S. Williams (Kip)
Uncles: Joe Ray Terrell, Willard Terrell, Carl Terrell, Dannie B. Smith Sr.
Aunt: Reba Rigsby
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
Dogs That He Loved: Kaydee & Kylee
Preceded in death by: Parents: Vaslie & Edith Smith
Phillip was a 1961 graduate of Boaz High School. He attended Snead State College and the University of Alabama. After leaving college Phillip became an insurance agent for Sentry Insurance and Prudential Insurance Company’s. Phillip later opened Consolidated Real Estate and Insurance as one of the first Real Estate Brokers in Marshall County. Phillip later went into partnership with his Uncle Bruce Smith and they ran J & M Foodland & Restaurant. After selling J & M Foodland Phillip was in the metal building construction and rental business until his retirement in 2002 due to numerous health problems. Phillips hobbies were fishing, remodeling buildings, refurbishing tractors and cars. Phillip loved the Chihuahua dogs that were like children. Phillip was a 50 year member of the Masons and Shriner.
