Maryville, passed away at his
home on December 15th at
7:42pm. He was preceded in
d e a t h b y h i s m o t h e r , E d n a
Mae and Father, Claud (the
C a t ) S m e l c e r , b r o t h e r ;
R a y m o n d a n d s i s t e r ;
Claudette Dover. Survived by
wife, Peggy Brumbalough Smelcer, son; Randy Smelcer
J r . , D a u g h t e r ; P a t t y L e e a n d s o n - i n - l a w J e f f B a i n ,
beloved CAT Penny, (youngest daughter); and a host of
special friends; and especially, Charlie and Dot Garrett
and Tom Costner; and several nieces and nephews.
He never met a stranger and always made you feel
special. He was a member of Old Piney Baptist Church.
Was a graduate of Walland High School, Class of 1963.
Shortly thereafter, from Knoxville Business college. He
retired from Alcoa Tennessee operations with 34 years of
service. He was a mechanical millwright and a member
of 25 Year club. From early on he was an Avid Hot
Rodder. He enjoyed building Hot Rods, going to Car
shows and Cruise-ins near and far. Held a special place
in his heart from his Hot Rod family and kids, “Even if
they did drive Fords”.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 19,
2 0 1 8 f r o m 1 1 a m t o 1 p m , w i t h s e r v i c e t o f o l l o w a t
Sherwood Chapel, 3176 Airport Hwy. Alcoa, TN 37701.
Burial following service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. A
Celebration of Life Cruise will be held at a later time.
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