Thomas Junior Smitherman Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Thomas Junior Smitherman in Sutherlin, Oregon is shared. Thomas, born on April 1, 1936 in Covina, California, passed away on May 6, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Junior Smitherman to pay them a last tribute.
Thomas will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Thomas by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Thomas is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Thomas’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Thomas Smitherman and Gladys Mae Smitherman. He is survived by: his siblings, Esther, Trudy, Jackie and Robert; his former wife Mabel Genevieve Heller; his wife Dolores Rae Worthy; his children, Dr. Tamara Shannon (Sean), Myrna Brown (Art) and Todd Smitherman (Peggy); and his friends, Victoria Kietzman and Jean Kellum. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren.
