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Isaac Smith Obituary
Isaac Gabe Smith, age 87 of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Gateway Medical Center.
Gabe was born November 18, 1927, in Palmyra, TN, to the late Boyd D. Smith and Mary Russell Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rachel S. Dougherty.
Mr. Smith retired after 54 years as a Purchasing Agent at Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC). He was a member of Hilldale United Methodist Church.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home with Phillip Chambers and Rev. B.J. Brack officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 14, from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Monday, December 15, from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Gabe is survived by his wife, Colleen Yarbrough Smith and son, Kerry N. Smith (Betty).
Pallbearers will be Sam Jones, Doug Jones, Dan Dougherty, Ethan Dougherty, Rayburn Sudsberry, and Carl Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Hardy, Steve Jones, Maurice Yarbrough, and Dr. Robert Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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JF
December 9, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Moore
December 15, 2014
Im sorry to hear about your dad, just wanted to let you know your in my thoughts and prayers Mr. Kerry.
Lori @ Co-op.
Danny Black
December 14, 2014
Sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
Karen (Wilson) McKay
December 14, 2014
May God be with you all during this difficult time.
Bobbie Jane Smith-Dawson & family
December 13, 2014
Sorry for your loss
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