Joseph F. “Joe” Smith, Jr beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend age 58, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born March 23, 1962 in Virginia Beach Virginia to the late Joe Forney Smith, Sr. and Frances Elodene (Long) Smith.
Joe is survived by his wife Amy (Bushnell) Smith of 20 years; Sons Josh Rowe and wife Ashlea, Austin Smith and fiancé Julie, and Paul Smith; Daughters Alyssa Smith and Elodene “Ellie” Smith. His precious grandbabies, Audrey, Oliver, and Ella Rowe, and Emory Smith. Brothers Carl Richards and wife Patty, Michael Richards. Brother in law (BFF) Vince Carson, Tom Coffey and sister in law Judy Richards. Nieces, Amanda, Lisa, Rachael, Stephanie, Anneliese, Poet, Layla; Nephews Michael Anthony, Dylan.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother David, and his beloved sister Jeri Lynn.
Joe was a lifelong gamer and computer geek. He loved building and rebuilding computers so much he made a career out of it. When not with family, he was on his games fighting some evil guy or healing a friend.
Joe LOVES his family with everything in him. His children brought him so much pride. His grandbabies were the new meaning of life. He loved when they were over to visit and the noise of chatter and laughing just made his heart grow. He loved the fur babies we kept bringing home, even though he told us not to. He spent hours training the dog he did not want and loved every second of it.
Joe has made a huge impact on so many people. He always had a smile and a snarky comment. He would help anyone if he were able to. He will be greatly missed and loved forever.
A Celebration of Joe's life will be on the afternoon of Saturday, March 27, 2021 from One O'clock till Three O'clock at Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129.
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