Marion Howard Smith, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Marion or “Pops” was an adventurer, brave, smart, resourceful, caring, funny, strong, loving and generous man. He was so full of life. He travelled the world, a United States Air Force Veteran, a mechanic, electrician, plumber, carpenter or fisherman, whatever he needed to be each and every day he lived. Marion is preceded in death by parents, Imogene Smith and James Smith, Woodlawn, TN; brother, Orman E. Smith, Guthrie, KY; sisters, Sue Green, Woodlawn, TN and Myrtle Donsbach, Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his wife, Alma Smith, Rocky Top, TN; children, Angela K. (Matt) Walters, Jason H. (Karyn) Smith, Brian L. (Nakisha) Smith, Lauren E. (Nathan) Richards and adopted daughter, Paula D. Smith; sister, Joan Carolyn Perry, Avon, MI; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Family and friends will meet for a visitation on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Graveside service will be on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 9:30 am at East TN Veterans Cemetery, Governor John Sevier Hwy. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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