Jack Milton Smiddy

Jack M. Smiddy, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2017. He was born April 15th, 1929 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Silas and Emma Smiddy. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Class of 1950. He married Jenny Perkins on September 17th, 1949 and the family later moved to Knoxville. Mr. Smiddy worked for White Lily, Security Mills and he retired from Conagra Foods. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City, served in the National Guard and belonged to Shriners International. He loved his family, gardening, fishing, and was an all-around “Jack of All Trades.” He was preceded in death by wife Jenny Perkins Smiddy, and brothers Jim, Charlie, Z.D. and David Smiddy. He is survived by children and spouses: Harold and Yvette, Jenny Beth and David, Tommy and Rebecca; grandchildren: Jessica, Jennifer, Jenna Beth, Alex, Amber, Austin, great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Ava Wren, and Felton; several nieces, nephews, and special friend Jean Perry. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City, with service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. interment service on Friday, June 16th, 2017 at Greenwood Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. 865-688-2331.