Benton Smith

1948 - 2022

Benton Harry Smith, 73, a resident of the Pine Orchard Community of Oakdale, Tenn. was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at his home.
Benton was born May 24, 1948, in Oakdale (Pine Orchard), Tenn. to Harry and Lois (Byrd) Smith. He was a member of the Boswell Chapel Baptist Church in Oakdale and was a retired equipment operator and utility worker with Rockwood Water and Gas Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lois Smith; sisters, Donna Davidson and Carolyn Smith; and son-in-law, Marty Gibbs.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Katherine Smith of Oakdale; children, Amy Gibbs of Oakdale, Gregory (Valerie) Smith of Cookeville and Todd (April) Smith of Oakdale; sisters, Christine (Randy) Chapman of Oakdale and Kay (Tim) Johnson of Oakdale; grandchildren, Josh Smith (Marli), Jared Smith, Carlie Smith, Brianna Smith, Sarah Smith and Rachel Smith; many other relatives and a host of friends.
The family received friends Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral services began at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Bro. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Committal services and interment followed in Pine Orchard Cemetery (New Section) in Oakdale, Tenn.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tenn. has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Benton Harry Smith. An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.biz.