Frank “Ron” Smith, age 84, of Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Sprint Telephone after 38 years. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher, active member, and choir member at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, being a member for 40+ years. He loved UT Vol sports, playing golf, deer hunting, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Charlton Smith; two children, Penny and Brian Woods, James and Lori Smith; grandchildren, Hannah Ali and Anthony Webb, Abigail and Andrew Manning, Lydia Smith, Skylr Woods; great-grandchildren, Rowan Webb, Ridge Webb, Roslyn Webb, and Reagan Webb; two brothers and sister-in-law, Joe and Shelby Smith and Randy Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Daisy Smith, and two sisters.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 12–2 p.m. at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton.
The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Adcock and Pastor John Reed officiating.
The inurnment will follow in Graceland Memorial Gardens. Grandson Skylr will be the pallbearer.
