Rufus Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rufus Smith (Athens, Tennessee), who passed away on January 16, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rufus Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Della Snowden Smith and Horace Smith; his wife Estella Mae Hurst Smith; his sons, Dwane R. Smith, Garry L. Smith and Curtis A. Smith; and his sisters, Ellen Morris, Christine Taylor and Inez Smith.
He is survived by: his son Ervin Edward Smith (Elaine) of Sweetwater, TN.; his daughter-in-law Grace Smith of Athens, TN.; his grandchildren, Dwayne Smith (Sladi) of Germany, Robert Smith, Willie Smith, Zelda Smith of Michigan, La-Tasha Bryant (Chris) of Knoxville, TN, Barbara Smith of New York, Cassandra Smith of Marietta, Aaron Smith of Sweetwater, TN, Darron Smith (Kendra) of San Diego, Shonna Smith Wilkins (Jeff) of Sweetwater, Julie Smith of Madisonville, TN, Reggie Smith of Sweetwater, TN, Jarmichael Smith of Oak Ridge, TN. and Erin Cowley of Spring City, TN.; and his stepgrandchildren, Sharon Bradley of Athens, TN., Rebecca Moore of Athens, TN., Ester Moore of Athens, TN., Clinton Ray Moore, Tonya McDermott of Niota, TN., Jerrica Contreras and Rashard McSpadden. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren, and a host of other nieces, and nephews, friends.
