Gerald C. Smith

Gerald C. Smith was born December 20, 1939 in Milledgeville, TN the son of the late Robert Lonzo and Vallie Mae Rickman Smith. He was united in marriage to Linda Carman on September 13, 1960. Mrs. Smith preceded him in death on November 14, 1999.

Gerald was a member of Ramer Baptist Church. He built furniture for many years which was sold in seven different states. He was also locally known as the Tomato Man. He was a big St. Louis Cardinal fan. He enjoyed watching westerns, watching the grandkids play ball, camping, and going to the mountains. He loved God and his family, and lived his life to spend time with both.

He is survived by two daughters, Roxanne Sims and husband David of Selmer, TN, Cindy Hamm and husband Keith of Ramer, TN; a son, Stanley Smith and fiancée Pam Phillips of Glenn, MS; six grandchildren, Brandon Hamm of Ramer, TN, Brent Hamm of Ramer, TN, Ashley Wilson and husband Tyler of Michie, TN, John Sims and fiancée Lauren Johnson of Selmer, TN, Megan Smith of Selmer, TN, Trent Smith of Selmer, TN; a great grandchild, Lily Mae Wilson of Michie, TN; and his second wife, Betty Chandler of Bethel Springs, TN.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by five brothers, Cletus Smith, Leo Smith, Gene Smith, Frank Smith, Glenn Smith; four sisters, Ruby Wesson, Faye Cooksey, Hazel Davis, McNeva Holt.