Joseph Donavon Smith, Jr., 56, of McMinnville passed away Wednesday morning at River Park Hospital. Born in McMinnville, he is the son of Phyllis Smith of McMinnville and the late Joseph Donavon Smith, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marsha Johnson Smith of McMinnville; his children, Ashley (Jeffery) Steakley of McMinnville, Alexis Melton of McMinnville and Matthew (Jenna) Hennessee of Cookeville; grandchildren, Alex Steakley, Bishamon Bowhall, Anslee-Bell Steakley, Bella Steakley, Fraya-Bell Steakley, Jane Steakley, Mira-Bell Steakley, Amora-Bell Steakley, Reigny Steakley, Dakota Hennessee, Brooklyn Hennessee and Adrienne Hennessee; siblings, Josh (Vonda) Smith of Manchester and Katie (Tony) Love of Murfreesboro. His aunts, uncles and numerous cousins also survive.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Adam Love and his grandparents, Fred and Margaret Smith and Alfred and Estelle Blair.

Mr. Smith was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, hunting deer and arrowheads. Most of all he was a loving son, husband, father, brother and papa. He truly enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 16, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cherry cemetery.

His family will receive friends Friday, November 15, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net