Joe Clifford "Cliff" Smedley

Joe Clifford "Cliff" Smedley obituary

Joe Clifford "Cliff" Smedley

Joe Smedley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams Memorial Chapel - Brewton on Jul. 30, 2025.

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SMEDLEY- Mr. Joe Clifford "Cliff" Smedley age 97 of Hazelwood Driver Florence, Alabama passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a native of Ashland, Kentucky, a long time resident of Brewton, Alabama, before moving to Florence, Alabama. Mr. Smedley had a unique military career having served in the Army, Navy, and Army/Airforce and he was a retired instrumentation and calibration tech from the nuclear industry. Mr. Smedley was very musically talented and appeared on the Grand Ole Opry. Survivors: Long time friend and companion- Mary Lois Steele Jackson of Florence, Alabama Close Friends- Melvin and Sherry Emmons of Florence, Alabama ***Preceded in death by: Parents- W.E. and Nora Smith Smedley Sister Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Weaver Cemetery with the Bro. Tommy Quick officiating. Interment will follow in Weaver Cemetery in Brewton. Akabama with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,

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