Glenn Edward Smith, 65, of Claxton

Glenn Edward Smith, 65, of Claxton passed away on June 9, 2026. He was a lifelong Claxton resident, a Clinton High graduate, and a member of Riverview Baptist. He loved animals, hot summer days, and late-night doughnut runs. After a recent health battle and surgery, he peacefully passed away at the same hospital where he was born.

His family would like to thank the amazing team at Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Martinez, the local transplant team, and the CCU nurses for all their care and devotion.

Preceded in death by his father, Durrell Smith, and mother-in-law, Helen Rosenbalm.

Survived by his wife of 40 years, Missy Smith, and daughter, Savannah Smith. Mother Georgia Smith, sisters Kathy Breeden, Julia ( Hubert) Green, Judy (James) Kennedy. Brothers Mike (Jeanie) Smith, David (Billie) Smith, and Robert Smith. Father-in-law Larry Rosenbalm, brother-in-law Butch (Jill) Rosenbalm. Countless Nieces and Nephews. Per Glenn’s wishes, a graveside service only will be performed by Chuck Kilpatrick and Rev. Mark Kitts. Pallbearers: Mike Smith, David Smith, Robert Smith, Jeff Cannon, Steven Breeden, Butch Rosenbalm, Tracy Wandell, Bert Cagle.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Riverview Baptist Church Cemetery

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Smith family. www.Holleygamble.com.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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