Obituary of James "J.O." Smith

James "J.O." Smith, 81, of Mowbray Mountain passed away on Friday, August 17. 2018.

Mr. Smith retired from Combustion Engineering after thirty years of service and was much-loved for the five years he was an associate at the Soddy-Daisy Walmart. He was a faithful member of Mowbray Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for many years.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Luther J. and Annabelle McGee Smith; three children in infancy, Larry Jon, Barry Don and Jennifer Sue Smith; two sisters and one brother.

Survivors include his wife, Edna L. Burnett Smith; sons, James O. Smith, Jr.; daughters, Julia Smith Johnson, Laura Smith Daughtrey, Michelle Smith Carey, all of Soddy-Daisy and Ramona Smith Frady, of Evensville;  brother, Kenneth Smith of Glendora, CA; sister, Betty McGill of Soddy-Daisy; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM on Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Art Hampson and Rev. Jim Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Varner Cemetery on Mowbray Mountain. The family will receive friends from 3-8 PM on Saturday and one hour prior to the funeral service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy (423) 843-2525

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