Carl Edmond Smith

Carl Edmond Smith 73, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was an avid outdoorsman and gun collector. He loved to hunt and fish. Carl was known for his storytelling ability. He was drywall contractor for over 35 years before retiring in 1998. Carl also especially enjoyed traveling and going on guided hunts. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and, brother. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diane O. Smith; parents, Ruble Smith and Edna Grissom; sisters, Wanda Flynn and Maria Light. Survivors include his sons, Brian Smith and wife Ginger and Shannon Smith; grandsons, Logan Smith, Sean Inglett, Nathaniel Smith, and Chance Crawford; granddaughter, Brianna Smith; great-grandchild, Nathaniel Smith Jr.; sisters, Patsy Phillips and Gwen Cornwell; special friend, Tina Suthers Trent; lifelong friend, Rod Wallen; constant companion fur-baby, "Bubby"; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted at 1pm on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at East Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Tommy Williams and Rev. Jerry Evans officiating. Dustin Owens, Steve White, Jerry Evans, Lee Smith, Myron Marshall, and Dave Owens will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Bamberg, Carroll Wallen, Paul Jackson, Johnny Hodge, and Frank Carr. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:45PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Carter-Trent Funeral Home to help defer funeral expenses. Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport is serving the Smith family.