Joel Stephen (Steve) Smith

Joel Stephen (Steve) Smith departed this life on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the age of 69 years, 2 months, 10 days.

He was born in Paris, Tennessee on February 17, 1945, the son of the late Elmo Lavern and Cecil Laverne Stockdale Smith. On August 26, 1967, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Davis, who preceded him in death on February 20, 2011.

Steve served as Principal at Hardin County Schools for 20 years and was Supervisor of Secondary Education at the Hardin County Board of Education. An active member in the community he held many memberships, including: the Pickwick Bass Anglers, Woodmen of the World, West Tennessee Director of Tennessee Bass Foundation, and a founding member of the Pickwick Guide Services. He was a Coach for North Elementary Athletics and Junior High School, and he was a play by play announcer for Hardin County Athletics. Steve was also a member of the East End United Methodist Church, where he also served as Chairman of the Board and was a Sunday School Teacher. He had served this country honorably in the US Army as a Second Lieutenant in the 1st Infantry Division from 1967 thru 1969.

Mr. Smith is survived by his son, Justin McCoy Smith and wife, Karen of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; nieces, Stephanie and Jennifer Garcia.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Dale Smith Garcia.

Memorial Donations can be made to:
Hunting for a Cure, P.O. Box 444, Savannah, TN 38372
East End Methodist Church, 104 N. Fairground Street, Savannah, TN 38372
Hardin County Cancer Society, c/o Hardin County Bank, 235 Wayne Road, Savannah, TN 38372