Franklin “Gene” Smith, 82, of Germantown, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Leslie Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Martha “Ellen” Smith, 3 daughters, Kay, Margaret, and Wendy, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a brother. Mr. Smith served proudly in the US Army as a tank division commander. He was awarded the Bronze Star during the Korean War. He later was a Commander in the Tennessee Civil Air Patrol. Mr. Smith was a member of Second Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, August 15 from 11-12pm with a graveside service at noon. All services will be held at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. Memorial contributions can be made to either Second Baptist Church (4680 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN.) or Methodist Hospice Residence (6423 Shelby View Dr., Memphis, TN.)