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Wendell Smith
1950 - 2022
Wendell Smith
1950 - 2022
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BORN
1950
DIED
2022
Wendell Smith Obituary
Wendell Smith, 71 of Dayton died on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Rhea Medical Center.
Born on March 11, 1950, Wendell was a Spring City native. He worked in the construction industry for many years. Wendell moved from Ohio back to the Rhea county community in 1990. He loved to fish, work on cars and play the lottery. Wendell especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and going to all of their activities. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Wendell was preceded in death by his mother Emma Lee Price, his father Joseph Leonard Smith, his sister Wilma “Tootsie” Foy and his grandson Branston Leonard Smith.
He has left behind his children Sissi (Tony), Shane (Melanie), Heidi, Bubba (Jill), Punky and Tara (Richard), his grandchildren Holly (Justin), Briana (Austin), Bianca (Patrick), Shyanne, Bradlee, AJ, Shaina, Isaiah (Hadden), Aulbrey, Lil Heidi (Justin), Briar, Hannah, BoBo, Luke, Kloee, Tristan and Macie, his great grandbabies Mollie, Lil Branston, Kaydence, Leia, Kamden, Kaiser, Abel, Octavia, Amir and Zanayah, his bonus babies Brylie, Izzie, Harper and Olive, his sister Brenda (Jeff) Harris, his brother Ernest Price and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with the Rev. Kelly Goins officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our website at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com to share memories and condolences with the family of Wendell Smith.
14 Entries
Branston Carney
May 14, 2024
He loved patriots and Auburn and loved to go fishing
Debbie Stafford( Schneider)
March 6, 2022
I’m so sorry for the family loss. I remember Wendall back when I was a young girl, he was like my protector back then. May he Rest In Peace.
Carl and Coleen Davis
March 3, 2022
We are so very sorry for all of the Smith Family’s lose! Wendells family was his pride and Joy! Our Prayers are with you all . (We love you Bubba and Jill and our grandchildren. ) Love , (Jills parents) Carl and Coleen Davis
Kelly Daniel
March 3, 2022
Wendell was my sister's father-in-law but he was a lot like a dad to Jill. Very sweet and pleasant man that loved his children and grandchildren and the Lord. I know with complete certainty that Wendell is in Heaven at this very moment in perfect health and no pain fishing with the Best fisherman of all “GOD”
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Kathy Harris-James James
March 3, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort to you all in your loss of your father and grandfather.
Lois, Bernice, Kathy & Emily
Barbara Perry
March 3, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Trammell
March 3, 2022
Love and prayers for Wendell's family and friends. I'm honored to be a friend to him and his family. I know they are tight and this is a huge loss for them. May God give you the Peace that only He can. ❤
Lisa Smith
March 2, 2022
God Bless you all.So sorry to hear of Wendell's passing.You are all in our thoughts & prayers. We love you.
Margaret (Smith) Henderson
March 2, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Terry Smith
March 2, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kimberly Walker
March 2, 2022
BB- My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. (Meagan's Mom)
Leslie Johnson
March 2, 2022
My heart goes out to all of the family Wendell will be missed by so many. I pray the Memories of his time with us will help your hearts heal Love to all
Joan Brink
March 2, 2022
So sorry to hear of your families loss. May God comfort you all in your time of sorrow and give you comfort.
Randall Crabtree
March 1, 2022
Thoughts and prayers sent ...
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