Sherrel Douglas "Deno" Smartt, age 72, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. Born in Sylacauga, AL, Wednesday, December 2, 1942, he is preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt Sanford and Thelma Mary Spaulding Smartt; his wife, Barbara Smartt; sisters, Delores and Dorothea; aunts, Jimmye Rummage and Dorothy Garner.
Mr. Smartt is survived by his wife, Joan Smartt; children, Tracy (Kelley) Smartt, Danny (Tina) Smartt, Stacy (Ray) Warfield, Eric Anderson; sister, Carolyn (Eddie) Demonbreun, brother, F. W. (Faye) Primrose; grandchildren, Brittany, McKenzie, Sydney, Morgan, Savannah, Griffin, Kendall, Danny, Kehley, Gavin, Kyle, Austin; great-grandchildren, Raegan, Amelia, Willow, Blake, Gage; several nieces and nephews.
Deno was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing; he was in the US Air Force and worked as a Data Processor for 35 years for American General.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted 12:00 Friday, September 11, 2015 in the chapel of Forest Lawn with Rev. Tim Stutler officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers are: Randy Durden, Michael Durden, Ray Warfield, Matthew Parker, Danny Gregory, and Michael Demonbreun. Honorary: Jim Malone, Woody Davis, Billy Joe Silcox, Andy Endicott, and Ronnie Denton.
Family and friends will gather to remember Deno at a visitation Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 at Forest Lawn Memorial Funeral Home 1150 S. Dickerson Pk. Goodlettsville, TN 37072.
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