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- HAMPTON - Michael Eugene "Gene" Smith, 83, of Hampton, TN, went to his heavenly home on 25 July 2019, after a brief illness.
He was born in Cardens Bluff to the late Clarence Condred and Mary Campbell Smith. Gene was employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Engineering Division for over 31 years, where he was known as 'Rigger'. After his retirement from TDoT, he continued in construction another five years, working for Summers and Taylor.
Gene was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church where over the years he served as deacon, church treasurer, trustee, Sunday School Director, and sang in the choir. He also served on the house and grounds committee as well as church custodian. He loved to serve others whether giving of food from his garden, handy man repairs, or mowing someone's lawn. Hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, and restoring antique furniture. He too, delivered meals to the shut-ins in the Hampton area for Meals on Wheels.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Tafeda Payne and Dorthy Ramsey, brother Gordon Jay Smith, a nephew Gordon Smith, and a niece Dani Payne Colbaugh.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley (Teague); three sons Michael and wife Robin (Honeycutt) of Hampton, Jeffrey and wife Jill (Halcomb) of Somerset, KY, and Joseph and wife Angel (Wright) of Batesburg, SC; three grandchildren, Caleb and wife Domonique (Goodwin) of Johnson City, and Isaac and Faith of Batesburg; one great grandson Lincoln of Johnson City; a brother George and wife Pauline (Honeycutt) Smith and several nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held at Rittertown Baptist Church, Monday, 29 July at 12:00 pm followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM with Pastor Richard Stout and Bro Dean Smith officiating. Special music will be provided by Mary Roberts and Tom Little. Interment will be in the church cemetery following the service.
Active pallbearers are Caleb Smith, Isaac Smith, Seth Ramsey, Mark Payne, Craig Odom, Travis Potter, Gary Smith and Jack Smith. Honorary pallbearers are his church family, his coworkers of TDoT, and the men of the community.
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Abt 1935 - 2019 (~ 84 years)
