It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cecil Drennan Smithson of Readyville, Tennessee, born in Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 7, 2022, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas "Leon" Smithson and Della "Christine" Gaither Smithson Ash; and his brothers, Charles Arthur Smithson, Jerry Smithson, Donnie Smithson and Leon "Tommy" Smithson.

He is survived by : his wife Faye Smithson of Readyville; his children, Andy Smithson (Susan) of Bell Buckle, Brian Simmons (Melisha) of Woodbury and Paula Leach (Anthony) of Woodbury; his sisters, Linda Haley of Woodbury and Amelia "Amy" Henderson of Woodbury; his daughter Norma Knox; and also Eric Reed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Short Mountain Bible Camp.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Smith Funeral Home