Mike Smith

SMITH, MICHAEL E- age 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2014, surrounded by loving family. He was a fun loving husband, father, son, sibling, and friend. An avid reader, music lover, enjoyed amateur photography, writing, hiking, and traveling. He was a long time employee of STAR sales and the past owner of Smitty’s Surgical Specialties, established by his father. He also was a Scout Pack Leader for his sons at West Haven Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anne McCoy Smith; sister, Sharon Smith Kerley; brother-in-law, Allen L Hicks, and grandparents, William Smith, Effie Smith, Charlie McCoy, and May Green McCoy. He was survived by his wife, Connie H Smith; daughter, Karen D Burnett, his sons, Jeffrey S and Michael S Smith, his grandson, Kaiden D Collins, his father, Sherman Smith; brother, Pat Smith; sisters, Carolyn Smith and Janis (Michael) McDowell; mother-in-law, Lorraine A Hicks; brothers-in-law, Paul (Diane) Hicks, Richard Hicks, and Michael Hicks; sisters-in-law, Susie (Bill) Anderson, Cindy Hicks, and Anne Davidson, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Also, a special thank you to the UT Hospital staff of MCC unit and the Eleventh Floor. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN. The funeral service will follow at 8pm, Pastor Marty Henry officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11am, Friday, April 11, 2014 in Lynnhurst Cemetery for the interment. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com