Fredrick Allen Smith Jr., 82 years of age, of Dickson, TN, passed awayon December 10, 2024, at Dickson Health and Rehab.
He was born September 30, 1942, in Alton, Illinois, to the late Thomas Smith and Nellie (Benzie) Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dorathea (Rickey) Rye, Fredrick Allen (Donnell) Smith, Jr., Daylinda Smith, and Brad Allen Smith; eleven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Cunningham Smith; sons, Thomas Smith and Leo Smith; and sister, Rita Doe.
He was known to his family as “Pops,” who was caring, loving, dedicated, hardworking and a very motivated man. He was a self made man, who was very independent with a huge heart. He loved hand held radios, collecting coins, cooking for family and friends, and having a get-together. He was a man of many hobbies and likes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and scuba diving. He was a United States Army Veteran, with 12 years of service, with the EOD bomb disposal unit.
Mr. Smith’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no services planned at this time.
Online condolences may be left at www.dicksonfuneralhome.com
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