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Everett Milton Smith, Jr.

  • July 3, 1924 - April 27, 2012
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
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“Had I not been sick, I would have been at the Receiving of Freinds, and cemetery to honor "Jew" as we called him. What a man! Your Family has been...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Reba Haynes - Knoxville, TN

“Julie, you and your family are in our thoughts at Volunteer Tennessee. ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Stephanie Sullivan - Nashville, TN

“Julie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Rayna ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Rayna Coe - Nashville, TN

“Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family. Jamie S. Dent ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Jamie S. Dent - Nashville, TN

“Julie and Jessie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of being at your home. We always had such a good time. I remember...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Letty Anderson - Gaithersburg, MD

“Julie and Jessie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of being at your home. We always had such a good time. I remember...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Letty Anderson - Gaithersburg, MD

“We will miss Smitty a great deal. He was a joy to know and always made us laugh. Cardiac Rehab Staff, Anna, Maija, Tammy, and Cindy ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Anna Miller - Knoxville, TN

“We thank God everyday for blessing our family with the ability to spend our lives with such a loving family. Ted, Julie, Jenny and Grandma, you know...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Chris & Kim Childress Ashley, Mikel and Nicholas - TN

“To the Smith Family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. I did not know Mr. Everett but could see from the obituary that he was a very active person...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: E. Hall - Bainbridge, GA

“Dr. Smith and Dana, I am so very sorry for your loss. Both you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: gloria cottrell - knoxville, TN

“Jess, I am so sorry for your loss. He is such a good man. I wish that we lived closer. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Francie - Orono, ME

“Grandma, I am so sorry for your loss, Pop was a great man. I admired him for many reasons and I know how much you shared and the loss's you went...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Tania - Sevierville, TN

“with sympathy ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: myrtle monroe weaver - knoxville, TN

“The staff of Stevens Mortuary extend their condolences to the family of Everett Smith, Jr. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Staff of Stevens Mortuary - TN


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Smith, Everett M. Jr. "Smitty" age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at his home following an extended illness. He was born July 3, 1924 the son of the late Everett M. Smith, Sr. and Nellie Fay Seymour Smith in Knoxville, TN where he resided. He graduated from Central High School. He played basketball for The University of Tennessee in 1942-43. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps under the 722nd Squadron, 450th Bombardment Group in 1943. He flew 46 combat missions as a crew member of a B-24 Heavy Bomber Group. Awarded the European, African and Middle Eastern Service Medals with one silver star and one bronze star; Air Medal with 3 Oak-Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He received an Honorable Discharge from the 15th Air Force in 1945. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Admin at the University of Tennessee in 1948. Everett retired as a Certified Public Accountant in 1989 having been in partnership with Richard Norris. Preceded in death by his son, David Michael Smith; grandson, Kevin Michael McCarter; sister-in-law, Jane Smith. Survivors: wife of 67 years, Jessie Walker Smith; daughter, Julie Anne Smith Hembree; son-in-law, William Ted Hembree; granddaughter, Jennifer Lytle; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Mikel McCarter; brother, Dr. Edwin W. Smith; several nieces, nephews and life-long friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Stevens Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a funeral procession to Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 12:30 p.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. George Doebler officiating. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.

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