Carl David Smith, age 74, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on March 21, 2026.
He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, and retired from Frito–Lay. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family dearly. Anybody that knew him knew that he always put his family first.
Survived By
- Janice Buie Smith
- Carla Smith (Jeremy)
- Angelica Cline (Jon)
- Jess Williams (Lee)
- Colt Smith (Brooklyn)
- Abigail Stallings (Tyler)
- Harper Smith
- Henleigh Smith
- Hyker Smith
- Emmersyn Williams
- Roger Smith (Carolyn)
- Timmy Smith
- Joyce Buie (James)
- Rita Bryant
Preceded in Death By
- Carl Smith
- Annie Lou Smith
- Sonny Smith
- Ronnie Smith
- Donnie Smith
- Jason Smith
Service Information
- Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
- Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with Wendell White officiating.
Visitation
- The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home.
Burial
- Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Memorial
- In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN.

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