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Mr. Fred Will Smith

July 6, 1936 — May 27, 2025

Mr. Fred Will Smith

Fred W. Smith was born into life on July 6, 1936 in Milton, Tennessee. He was born to the late Nellie Smith. Fred was baptized at a young age in a Baptist church.

As a young child, Fred had to quit school to work in the family business, a store. He had various occupations after that, including owning a car wash at one time. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was a manly man who spent his career serving this country; in the U.S. Army for two years and twenty-two years in the U.S. Navy.

Fred was a real family man. He always had the interest of his nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. They were all deserving of his thoughts and prayers.

Fred Smith departed this life on May 27, 2025.

He is preceded in death by: Two brothers and one sister.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Four children; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; his dearly loved nieces and nephews; and a host of many family members and friends.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

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