Jack “Clyde” Smith, 96, Rockwood

Jack “Clyde” Smith, age 96 of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 1^st, 2021, at Signature Healthcare in Rockwood. He was born on April 11^th, 1925, in Alabama. He was a Merchant Marine under the U.S. Coast Guard. He served in North Africa and at Normandy during the D-Day invasion. He continued his career with Merchant Marine and traveled the world around 7 times. Afterward, he joined his brother back home running the Trading Post on Rockwood Mountain for over 40 years. He was a devoted Catholic his entire life and enjoyed working in the church. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harry Monroe and Sarah Margaret Stallings-Smith; Brothers: Perry, Joe, Woodrow, Clyde, and Cecil Smith. He is survived by:

Brother:                        James D. Smith (Wanda) of Rockwood, TN

Nephew:                       David Smith (Debbie) of Smyrna, TN

Butch Smith of Alabama

Niece:                           Mildred Ann Caldwell of Alabama

Great Nephew:              Jimmy Caldwell of Alabama

Jamison Smith (Summer) of Maryville, TN

Great Niece:                  Marjorie M. Smith of Murfreesboro, TN

Great-great Nephew:     Parker Smith of Maryville, TN

Special thanks to Charlie Clark, Clyde’s best friend and caretaker who is also a devoted Catholic and Blessed Sacrament Church in Harriman, TN.

Family and friends will meet on Saturday, August 7^th, 2021, at 10 am for funeral Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Harriman, TN. A private family entombment will be held at a later date. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Jack “Clyde” Smith.