Van Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 28, 2026, at the age of 68, Van Smith of Paris, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Van Smith and Doris Jean Isaacs Fields; and his sister Gloria Hudspeth. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer Suzanne Knowles Smith; his children, Candise Smith (Todd Edgil) of Paris, TN, Adam Smith (Michele) of Eau Claire, WI, Aaron Smith of Paris, TN and Ashley Deeter (Mike) of Paris, TN; his brother George Anthony Fields (Jodie) of Camden, TN; his grandchildren, Savannah Gulish, William Edgil, Kamryn Smith, Chloe Smith, Emma Smith, Marshall Smith, Korbyn Hart, Alissa Deeter and Addison Deeter; his great grandchildren, Baylor Smith, Steely Smith and Marleigh Smith; and his siblings-in-law, Mike Hudspeth, Roland Knowles (Denise), Alan Knowles and Cyndi Weldon.