John Timothy Smith
d. March 12, 2007
John Timothy Smith
John Timothy Smith, 60, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007, at his home.
He was a lifelong resident of the Kingsport area and retired as a Lieutenant Detective of the Sullivan County Sheriff Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Burgess Mill Lodge, and a member of Chapter 979 of Vietnam Veterans of America. Tim was also a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross and served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1973 including a tour of duty in South Vietnam. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University with degrees in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. One of his many passions included traveling. He was a devoted family man.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Geraldine Smith.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Smith of Piney Flats; a son, Michael Smith of McKenzie, TN; and a daughter, Michelle Smith, Piney Flats, TN.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Margaret K. Zeller officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kingsport Chapter of the American Red Cross, 501 S. Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660; Chapter 979 of Vietnam Veterans of America; c/o Paul Williams c/o Paul Williams, 2438 Millye St., Kingsport, TN 37664, or The Fraternal Order of Police, Burgess Mill Lodge, P.O. Box 7585, Kingsport, TN 37664.
He was a lifelong resident of the Kingsport area and retired as a Lieutenant Detective of the Sullivan County Sheriff Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Burgess Mill Lodge, and a member of Chapter 979 of Vietnam Veterans of America. Tim was also a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross and served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1973 including a tour of duty in South Vietnam. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University with degrees in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. One of his many passions included traveling. He was a devoted family man.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Geraldine Smith.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Smith of Piney Flats; a son, Michael Smith of McKenzie, TN; and a daughter, Michelle Smith, Piney Flats, TN.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Margaret K. Zeller officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kingsport Chapter of the American Red Cross, 501 S. Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660; Chapter 979 of Vietnam Veterans of America; c/o Paul Williams c/o Paul Williams, 2438 Millye St., Kingsport, TN 37664, or The Fraternal Order of Police, Burgess Mill Lodge, P.O. Box 7585, Kingsport, TN 37664.
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