Dale G. Smith

Rev. Dale G. Smith, age 92 of the Coopertown Community of Oneida, entered the presence of his Heavenly Father on March 17, 2022.  Born May 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Victoria Smith.  

Dale was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who kept everyone smiling with his ever-present jokes and stories.  He lived to fulfill his calling to the ministry by serving as pastor of First Baptist of Huntsville, 1959-1964, Bowie Road Mission in Laurel, MD, 1965-1969, First Baptist of Caryville, 1969-1975, and Director of Missions New River Baptist Association, 1975-1987.  He was an example of God’s love in his marriage, his family, his ministry, and in all of his relationships.  His grandchildren summed it up best in this way, “He showed us Jesus”.  

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sisters:  Mary Ruth Kidd and husband Ed, and Mattie Helen Bradley and husband Isaac; brothers:  John Puckett and wife Jean, Luke Smith, and James Smith.

Dale is survived by his wife of 68 years:  Flonnie Douglas Smith; daughter:  Shanda Bruner and husband David; sons:  James D. Smith and wife Kathy, and Timothy G. Smith and wife Venessa; grandchildren:  Heather Fowler and husband Sam, Molly Proudfit and husband Matt, Dylan Smith, Calvin Smith and wife Megan, and Daniel Smith; great grandchildren:  Mason Fowler, Sara Fowler, Graham Proudfit, and Claire Proudfit; as well as other family members, and a host of friends.

Friends may visit with the Smith family on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Oneida from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. David Acres, Rev. Philip Kazee and Dr. Sean Lee officiating.

Committal service will follow in the Carson Memorial Park in Oneida, TN. Serving as Pallbearers: Calvin Smith, Daniel Smith, Mickey Cordell, Roston Cordell, Mark Matthews, John L. Strunk, Kevin Acres and Eddie Duncan.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Dale’s honor to:  

Scott Christian Care Center Food Pantry
105 Marcum Rd.
Oneida, TN   37841
423/569-2450

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Rev. Dale G. Smith.

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