Smitty is preceeded in death by his wife of 54 years Ruth Johnson Smith; parents Raymond and Mag Smith; brothers, Kenny, Billy Ray, Terry; sister, Betty Sue; step-son, Bobby Wooliver; Step-daughter, Pat Hickson; nephew, Perry Raymond, Bobby Lynn; niece, Tammy Jean; step-grandson, Scottie Moore.
He is survived by step-daughter, Jean Betterly, Lois (William) Seay, and many grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and dedicated friends Jack and Hazel Smith, Benny and Agnes Dotson, Duffy Stowers and family; brother-in-law, Sach Johnson and all his family.
Howard requested, no services. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Ruth at Berry Highland South "Holly Hills" Cemetery.
Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens
3176 Airport Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
865-970-2955