Cory became a Christian and was baptized in 1991 at the Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He played soccer for Oakland High School in Murfreesboro and graduated – Class of 1996. Following graduation, he pursued an Associate’s Degree from Nashville Technical College (now, Nashville State Community College).
Cory had an eclectic taste for music. One could never predict the next song on any of his playlists as he jumped from genre to genre with great appreciation. He was a quiet man and enjoyed his time at home. When he was not at work, he enjoyed watching television with his boys. He also had a passion for science-fiction and was a big fan of any shows starting with “Star” (Star Wars, Star Trek, and Stargate).
Cory is survived by his two sons, Anthony Jarod Smith, and Jakob Thomas Smith; his mother, Gina Smith; and his father, Jack Smith (Kathy). He also leaves behind a large extended family.
There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends for a time of visitation on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 11am – 2pm at Hermitage Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2pm in the Tulip Grove Room of the funeral home with James Rogers, officiating. The service will be live-streamed on FaceBook. Go to FaceBook.com, search for the Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens homepage, then scroll down the page. The live-stream will begin at approximately 1:50pm.
On Saturday, March 25, Cory will be laid to rest in the Carroll Memorial Gardens, 19010 Huntingdon McKenzie Road, McKenzie, TN 28201, with Phil Williams, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to sons, Anthony and Jakob Smith at https://gofund.me/f33f52fe. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Smith family at HermitageFH.com.
