Archie Lee Smith

ARCHIE LEE (TED) SMITH

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 19, 1933 the son of the late John C. and Belle Hunt Smith.

On June 18, 1952 he was united in marriage to Martha Sue Stricklin, who survives.

Mr. Smith retired from Parris Manufacturing and he also farmed and worked for Hassell's Lumber Company. Mr. Smith was a life long member of the Walkertown Community and he was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He loved to garden and drive his tractor, but most of all he loved his wife of 61 years and his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his entire family.

Mr. Smith departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 24 days.

In addition to his wife Martha Sue of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by his children, Deborah Wright and her husband Terry of Savannah, Tennessee, Eddie Smith and his wife Kimberly of Stantonville, Tennessee, Steve Smith and his wife Janet of Savannah, Tennessee and Jimmy Smith and his wife Jonie of Savannah, Tennessee

eight grandchildren, Jeremy Smith, Tori Thomas, Alan Brown, Charley Brown, Matt Brown, Derek Smith, Dustin Smith and Conway Smith

ten great grandchildren, Chris Brown, Mckinley Smith, John Smith, Jacob Smith, Lily Brown, Cruz Thomas, Colt Thomas, Tahara Thomas, Halo McDuff and Darius Rinier

two step grandchildren, Matt Ferguson and Chris Wright

two step great grandchildren, Kaylee Ferguson and Jordan Wright

two sisters, Robbie Frazier and Emma Todd, both of Savannah, Tennessee

one brother, Carl Smith of Milan, Tennessee

Mr. Smith also leaves alot of nieces, nephews and other family members and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Frances Smith, Jeffie Belle Scott, Grace Crotts and Sue Pipes, two brothers, J. C. Smith and David Smith and also preceded in death by two infant brothers.