Marvin R. "Sonny" Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Marvin R. "Sonny" Smith

May 30, 1932 - July 4, 2025 (93 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Marvin R. "Sonny" Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Marvin R. "Sonny" Smith

May 30, 1932 - July 4, 2025 (93 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Marvin R. Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Marvin R. Smith of Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marvin R. Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Smith and Stella Smith; his wife Peggy Joyce Smith; his son David Ronald "Ronnie" Smith; and his siblings, Eugene, Johnny Smith, Odell Gainey, Irene Bonds, Lois Godfrey, Betty Jo Thomas and Joyce Teeters.

He is survived by: his children, Stephen Michael Smith (Ginny), Marvin Warren Smith (Georgette), Joseph Matthew Smith and Jennie Lynne Fraiser (Phillip); and his siblings, Tina Elliot (Bob), Perry Smith and Charlie Smith. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.



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Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel
404 S Moore Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

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July 14

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Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel
404 S Moore Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

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