Milton Orin Smith was born on December 9, 1939. He died peacefully at AHC Mt. Juliet Nursing Home on January 13, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillon Orin Smith and Madelon Wright Smith.
Milton was active in school activities and gifted in many ways. He played the piano; he won many awards for his artistic abilities; he played the saxophone in the Pep Band at DuPont High School, and he was chosen for the high school basketball team (but gave that up for the Pep Band), and he was also a good golfer. He graduated as Salutatorian of his class of 1957. Milton graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1962 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Milton was a giving person. He gave graciously to everyone who was in need and did without needs of his own. He was a Christian and went to church as often as he could. He loved his family and always prayed for them and others when he was aware of a need. Milton is a believer in Jesus Christ and is now with him in Heaven. Praise be to God!
He is survived by:
Daughter and son-in-law – Becky and Ryan Mackle
Grandsons – Henry and Trevor
Sister – Diane Ford (late husband, Skip Ford)
Brother and sister-in-law – Paul and Janice Smith
Sister – Andrea Smith
Nieces and nephews – Paul Smith, Jr., Danielle (Mike) Wallin, Amy (Patrick) Swindle, Jennifer (Tim) Gibbs, Marshall (Tisha) Ecklund, and Ursula Dobbins
Funeral will be held at Bond Memorial Chapel in Mt. Juliet TN. The service will be on Friday, January 21st at 2:00 pm. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Amedysis Hospice Care, 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, or online at www.amedisys.com
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road, and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
