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Keith Smith Obituary
Keith Lynn Smith, age 55, died at the VA Hospital in Nashville on Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was a 23-year heart transplant recipient.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Selvin Smith, Jr. and Charlene Hicks Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Ann Green Smith and daughter, Jennifer Lynn Smith of Fayetteville, TN; son, David Charles Smith of Tupelo, MS; sister, Karen Ann Smith Demonbreum (Tim) and nieces, Kelly Diana Trowbridge (Joey) and Kasey Darlene Gregory (Josh), all of Murfreesboro. He is also survived by devoted stepmother, Stella Smith, also of Murfreesboro.
He was a Navy veteran, serving on the Sturgeon-class attack nuclear submarine USS Lapon. After his Naval career and surgical recovery, he worked for Bartlett Co. as a senior health physics technician at nuclear plants.
In Keith's memory, we encourage everyone to learn more about organ donation and make the choice to give the gift of life. Make sure your loved ones know of your decision. Because of someone's selfless donation following a terrible tragedy, Keith got to see his children grow up.
Private services were held with immediate family.
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Mike Thompson
September 29, 2011
God Bless Keith's family and thank God that he did get to see his children grow up...The Lord has better things ahead for him...
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Wendell Lehew
September 29, 2011
Keith,David Smith and myself were very good friends many years ago before he went in the NAVY I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Wendell Lehew
Betty Lawrence
September 28, 2011
Karen, sorry to hear about Keith's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Betty (cousin) Fayetteville, Tn.
Kate Medlock
September 28, 2011
Karen and family,
I am sorry for your loss and I will pray for you all. may God bless you now and always.
Kate
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