Wade Wagner Smith

WADE W. SMITH age 93 of the Karns Community passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home. He was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, choir member, Sunday School Teacher and also served on numerous building committees. He was co-owner of Wayne L. Smith and Associates Engineers. He operated a dairy farm in Karns for many years and was voted Farmer of The Year. The TVA Test Demonstration Farm Program brought visitors from Vietnam and other countries to his farm to observe how it was run. Wade had a love for farming including antique steam engines and tractors. He served as President of Farm Bureau. Wade was a 50 year member of Beaver Ridge Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by his brother, Wayne L. Smith. Survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Theda Mae Smith; daughters, Wilma (Charles) Teague, Mary (Robert)Carey and Angela (Steve) Fann; grandchildren, Cheryl (Curt) Fields, Sandra (Peter) Fodelmesi, Jennifer Carey, David (Melissa) Carey, Michael (Cara) Carey, Alan Fann and Melanie (Eric) Bass; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah and Rachael Fields, Jaylon and Jack Carey, Bryson, Branning, Bailey and Brynlee Carey; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Thursday at Weaver’s Chapel with a Masonic service at 7 pm and the funeral service will follow with Reverands Mike Thomas and Mark Braddom officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11 am interment. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.