Theophilus K. Smith, age 90, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Iron City, TN, retired from Murray Ohio, and a member of St. John United Methodist Church. Mr. Smith received a Certificate of Appointment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Pioneer Award from Martin Luther King, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert and Blanche Lewis Smith; one daughter; four sisters; and one brother.
He is survived by
Wife –
Amanda Smith, Lawrenceburg, TN
Three Children
Nine Step-Children
One Sister –
Mary Payne, Chicago, IL
Several Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, February 03, 2017 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, February 03, 2017, with Kevin Cross officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.
