Obituaries

Melvin Willard Smith, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.  He was a native of Cannon Co., the son of the late Clessie and Meda Merriman Smith.

He is survived by his wife and devoted caregiver Betty E. Basham Smith; daughters Tammy Smith Tyler, Sherry (Kenneth) Smith, both of Michigan; grandchildren; Tiffany, Jacob, Josh, Jillian and Devin; great grandchildren Cameron, Sean and a new great grandbaby; twin brother and best friend Marvin (Agnes) Smith of Murfreesboro, nephew Frank (Laura) Smith sister-in-law Shirley Smith of Oklahoma; Basham sisters-in-law, Mary, Carolyn, Linda, Connie and Angie of Woodbury.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Horace, Louie, and Nolan, father and mother-in-law James and Clara Basham.

Melvin retired from General Motors, as well as AVCO/Textron, he was a veteran of the Army and an active member of the VFW. He enjoyed his cats, making a garden and vacationing in Florida.

Visitation with his family will be at the Woodbury Funeral Home, Thursday, January 13, from 11 am to 2 pm. 

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Bugg officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Gardens.

Judy Carol Mayo, age 50, of Woodbury, Tennessee,  passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Woodbury, Tennessee unexpectedly.  Judy was born April 16, 1971 in Smithville, Tennessee, She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Mayo, Sr. and by a granddaughter, Paisley Morgan Todd, and by her grandparents, Dave and Annie Mae Mayo and Melvin and Myla Dodd.

She is survived by her mother, Jean Mayo of Gassaway, son, Justin (Ashley) Todd of Gassaway, daughter, Nicole Weddington of Centertown, brother, Howard Mayo, Jr. of Gassaway, grandchildren, Madison Todd, Addelin Weddington, and Lakelyn Todd, fiancee, Brad Schwartz and his children, Jake Schwartz and Hailey Schwartz and his grandchildren, Lillie, Davlie, and Tinsley Lavender, special niece, Ashley Steele, special cousin, Tammy Smith, and good friend, June Barrett.

Judy grew up in downtown Gassaway enjoying the country, laid back atmosphere, and the many good folks of the community. Attending church at Sycamore Baptist Church with her parents, she found the Lord at an early age and was baptized. After graduating CCHS in the Class of 1989 she decided to become a dental hygienist.  That path led her to Texas exploring and going to school for training.  Her plan was to come back to Tennessee to work. Unfortunately, after graduating their program Tennessee didn’t recognize their certification.  Undaunted she found a school in Columbia and got certified in Tennessee.  Fear of hard work wasn’t in her DNA her parents taught her well.  Sometime later she left the dental office to begin her next venture.  She became a shift manager at the Taco Bell in Woodbury.  The crew she led at the restaurant were close and they loved her.  On the day she passed away she was to be promoted to assistant general manager.

Work may have taken a lot of her time, but her heart and soul were solidly held by her children, grandchildren, fiancee, and her Blue Healer, Junior. Free time revolved around taking her granddaughter, Maddie shopping and teaching her how to crawl.  In addition, she and Brad loved being together and didn’t have to be doing anything special to enjoy each other’s company.  They had graduated high school together and reconnected in the last few years and fell in love.  Many times she could be found working jig saw puzzles.  Playing in the background would often be contemporary Christian and country music.  Blessed with a green thumb she had both indoor and outdoor flowers.  A truck load of new plants was not out of the question for her if it included Christmas cactus, Angel Wings, or most anything green that bloomed.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, January 8, 2022, from 9am-1pm.  Funeral services will follow in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel with Greg Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Garden. The family requests memorial donations to the Humane Society in honor of her love for animals for those who wish to give.  Share memories and condolences with them at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com  Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337.  Because every life has a story.

Betty Faye Hollandsworth, 73, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022  at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  A native of Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late William Vernon “Bunt” Cooper and Carrie Bell Morris Cooper.

She is survived by her children, Missy Taylor Banks, Brenda Taylor, Jennifer (Ethan) Nickens, Jessica (Kelly) Curtis and Michael (Samanthia) Hollandsworth; grandchildren, Craig Banks, Chesney (Blake) Downing, Zachary Taylor, Ada and Audrey Curtis; great grandchildren, Sawyer Downing and Alice Banks; siblings, Wallace (Estelle) Cooper, Joy Dell Crocker, Joe Cooper, Ray (Tena) Cooper, Ann Gaither (Steve) and Margie Gilley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Dalton Nickens and siblings, Bob Cooper, Susie Moulder, Marvin Cooper and Brenda Cooper.

A member of the Auburn Baptist church, she was a retired seamstress.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, and listening to music but most of all her children and grandchildren, as they affectionally called her “Nanny Goat”, were her true joy in life.

In her final years, Ms. Hollandsworth was lovingly cared for at Woodbury Health and Rehab.  She loved all of her caregivers, especially Lisa Nichols whom she considered her “fifth daughter”.  Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Gaither Cemetery. Pallbearers include, Billy Moulder, Jimmy Dewayne Cooper, Craig Banks, Thomas & Jackson Mason, Jared Moulder, Andrew Lawrence, Zachary Taylor and Blake Downing. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandson, Dalton Nickens, granddaughters, Ada & Audrey Curtis and great grandchildren, Sawyer Downing and Alice Banks.

Visitation with her family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

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

David Allen Thomas, age 59 of Woodbury TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Ginny Thomas of Woodbury; daughter, Sheena Rena Turner (Vince Will) of LaFollette, son, Joshua Gunter. He is also survived by grandchildren; David Andrew George, Kaylee Seana George, Hannah Rena George, Zack Gunter, Rick Gunter, Jennifer Melton and Jonathan Melton. Brothers; Randy Thomas, Dennis Thomas, and Danny Thomas and sister; Rebecca Aquirre.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Ray Thomas and Sally Olean Barks.

David worked for the Cannon County Highway Department as a truck driver.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren, working on old cars and trucks. David was known as a shade tree mechanic.

Visitation with the family will be at the Woodbury Funeral Home, Saturday, January 1, from 2 pm to 8 pm and Sunday from 10 am until the time of service.

Funeral services will be 11 am Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral home with Bro. Bob Zollinger officiating. Interment will follow at the Thomas Ridge Cemetery.

Gloria Jeanette Armstrong, 83, of Manchester, TN passed away on December 23, 2021. She was born in Smyrna, TN on May 30, 1938. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ellis Boots and Rennie Ferrell Wade; brothers, Ellis, James, Billy, and Jerry Wade; sisters, Helen Barrett, Betty Greenfield, and Rosemary Cagle; and son, Joe Keith Pharris.

She is survived by her daughters, Rose Warrick of Shelbyville and Pamela Anderson of Manchester; son, Tony Armstrong of Eagleville; sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Hill of Nashville and Faye Allen of Greensville, NC; grandchildren, Bryan Warrick, Jade Mogren, William Anderson, Holly Rowland, Markus Hammonds, Brandon Armstrong, and Tyler Armstrong; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter, who is due in March 2022.

Gloria was raised Baptist, and she embodied the fervent spirit often associated with them, especially when it came to work ethic. Dropping out of school between 10th and 11th grade, Gloria immediately got a job working at a soda fountain drug store. After getting some experience under her belt, she began working behind the counter with a blind man at the Davidson County Court House.

From there, Gloria’s thick skin and fun-loving personality helped her to excel as a waitress. She and all of her brothers and sisters at one point worked in Printer’s Alley. Specifically, Gloria worked at Skull’s Rainbow Room, taking the bus back and forth to work. She worked 2 jobs most of her life, and Gloria would get off work to rush home and get the kids. Rose and Pam remember that after a fair amount of bribing, she convinced them to stay with the babysitter and then would rush off to her second job.

Getting a car was a life-changing event for Gloria. Her children remember riding in the old Nash Rambler from home to school to the babysitter’s and back home again. It was a wonder how Gloria had the energy and stamina to keep going on such limited rest, but her tenacious spirit prevailed and continued to carry her through, even when she wrecked the Rambler.

After dropping the kids off at school one day, Gloria had run back to their home at Whispering Hills in Nashville to get a little more sleep. She forgot to put the car in park and woke up to her neighbor knocking at the door and letting her know the Rambler had rolled off the bluff behind the house. Being a woman cut from a different cloth, Gloria rolled with the punches and rolled to work on her bicycle until she got another car.

With her consistent employment, it might be hard to believe that Gloria was always late, but she was. Her family learned to just expect it and accept that it was going to happen. If there was a family event at 3, they would just go ahead and tell her that it’d be okay if she didn’t get there until 4. Their understanding was warranted with Gloria’s schedule and lifestyle, and it must have run in their family’s blood.

Gloria’s old-fashioned sense of wisdom made her extremely intelligent for her level of education. She was always right and didn’t have a problem with telling you like it was. And just like any momma, she knew exactly how to say things so that you knew it came from love and experience. Between her no-nonsense qualities and her resilience, factory work was right up Gloria’s alley. She helped fabricate the fiberglass tubes for MRI machines at Spaulding in Smyrna until she retired, and even though she worked at a factory, she maintained long beautiful fingernails.

It might seem just about impossible for Gloria to have had hobbies between work and family, but she still had a lighthearted personality. And Gloria was light on her feet too! She loved to dance, especially on ice, and when she wasn’t dancing, she spent time playing Yahtzee and Dominos with family or exploring by going fishing and to yard sales. Needless to say, Gloria lived a life that never afforded her a dull moment, and her spunk and wisdom will be greatly missed from her family’s lives.

The family will hold private services at a later date. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because every life has a story

James Edward Olsen, age 81 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, entered Heaven peacefully while surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Jim was born on August 16, 1940, to John Gerhardt Olsen and Martha Ann Schlick Olsen in Elgin, Illinois. Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother John “Snook” Olsen, and his precious granddaughter Addi Beth Olsen.

Jim was married to Donna Ann Daily on July 25, 1959. Their marriage of 62 years was blessed with five children, their spouses, nineteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife, Donna Olsen; his children and their spouses: Kathy (Larry) Pace, Jimmy (Pansy) Olsen, Mary Beth (Jon) Ainbinder, Rebecca (Jason) Dickey, and David (Lori) Olsen; eighteen grandchildren: Jamie (John) Scahill, James “Bud” (Chera) Olsen, Jonathan Ainbinder, Justin (Anna) Olsen, Joshua (Ericka) Olsen, Jared Ainbinder, Jordan Olsen, Austin Dickey, Jodie Olsen, Allie Dickey, Kayla Jo Pace, Jay (Ashlynn) Olsen, Abbi Olsen, Alex Dickey, Anna Olsen, Anderson Dickey, Aden Olsen, Alli “Sass” Olsen; and nine great-grandchildren: Juddson Olsen, Emma Olsen, Haley Olsen, Brody Olsen, Heidi Olsen, Jenna Paige Scahill, Hope Olsen, Blakely Olsen, and Harper Olsen. Jim is also survived by his brother Bill (Donna) Olsen.

Jim put his faith in Jesus Christ in 1959. He began to serve the Lord in the church faithfully for more than 60 years. While in Georgia, he was involved in serving the youth, bus, and deaf ministries. After moving to Tennessee, he continued serving the Lord at Franklin Road Baptist Church for over 30 years. Jim had a passion for supporting missionaries while also serving at the local Good Shepherd Children’s Home. Jim started Olsen’s Packaging and Parts in 1981 which is still successfully operating within the family. His hobby was tinkering with cars and trucks, but working was a real enjoyment to him. He was never too busy to stop and talk to anyone whether he knew you or not. But above all, his greatest love in life was spending time with his family. It was not hard to see that his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

The family will be receiving guests on Monday, December 27, 2021, from 6 PM – 8 PM at Franklin Road Baptist Church. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11 AM with viewing an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Gardens in Woodbury, Tennessee.

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

Rita Crook Stanley, 73, passed away December 7, 2021 at her home in Auburntown.  She was born in Davidson Co., to her parents Elijah Marian “Doc” Crook & Florence Elizabeth Groom Crook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Stanley.

She is survived by her children, Gerald (Danielle) Goad of Houston and Lisa (Jeff) Hutzel of Memphis; grandchildren, Alexis Land of Memphis, Christian Goad and Gabrielle Goad both of Houston.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Rita was retired from customer service where she was a manager. She always loved reminiscing on her high school days at Issac Litton High School in Nashville.  Rita found her most peace while being outside mowing and working in her yard. 

Memorial services for Ms. Stanley will be held at a later date where she will be buried next to her parents at Prosperity Cemetery.

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

Mrs. Macie (Bogle) Walkup, 85, of Readyville, Tennessee went on to be with the Lord on December 9, 2021. She was born to the late Thomas Andrew Bogle and Georgia Madison (DuBois) Bogle on February 14, 1936 in Milton, TN. Being born on Valentine’s Day fit Macie like a glove. She was someone who exuded love wherever she went and to whomever she met. On top of that, she got excited for holidays, so it only seemed right that her birthday should have two reasons to celebrate.

You might think Macie’s favorite color would be red with all of her connections to Valentine’s Day. However, it was actually purple, and that fit her too. Purple is often associated with power, nobility, spirituality, and wisdom, and Macie had all four qualities weaving like fine threads throughout her life.

Macie was a powerful woman, and she wasn’t afraid to show just how tough she could be. Her sweet disposition did make her a successful waitress at Shacklett’s during the earlier stages of her life and is where she met the love of her life, Ray Walkup. However, she also worked tirelessly as a factory worker at Olin Metal Products and Hodge Manufacturing. Her children and grandchildren remember her not worrying over having nice fingernails because she often had metal shards in her hands from work.

That internal strength must have transferred into her family life because Macie was the queen. A matriarch through and through, she carried herself with dignity. Her family was her world, and she became their backbone and the glue that kept them all coming back together. She cooked every Sunday for the whole family until her health got to the point she couldn’t anymore. Still, no one can match her dressing or fried chicken. Her family attests that she cooked the best fried chicken ever made.

If it was a holiday, she cooked for that too, especially on birthdays. Macie wanted to make everyone’s day just as special as they were to her, and she loved all of her babies. She made her delicious lemon meringue pie for every single child and grandchild’s birthday. Then, whenever the family was ready to leave her until the next time, she always gave them her favorite saying, “I love you. Be careful.”

It was that sense of caution mixed with her compassion that lead to a healthy prayer life. Macie was a member of Harvest View Church and a mighty prayer warrior. She took praying without ceasing to heart, and there were times that she would pray hourly for what had been laid on her heart. Outside of prayer, Macie was an avid Bible reader and found great joy in doing devotionals. She was particularly fond of Charles Stanley’s teachings, but there were also the teachings of Macie.

Each of the children and grandchildren had the privilege of attending Macie’s school for practical wisdom. Some of her core lessons revolved around patriotism, perspective, entertainment, and driving. Her family cannot remember a time that Macie passed an American flag without saying that it was “the prettiest flag ever made.” Her respect and reverence toward the symbol for our Nation left a lasting impression on her family. Macie also made sure they all knew that perspectives change, especially for the elderly. She reminded them constantly that, “The older you get, the more you dread winter and the faster time flies.”

The way Macie lived her life was a testament to the value of hard work, but she wanted to make sure her family remembered to make time for fun too. There was nothing she enjoyed more than having a good laugh and a good time surrounded by those she loved. Watching westerns and soap operas, which she would call “her stories,” was something everyone in the family had to endure at least once. Extra stories got worked into the mix when she would indulge herself in reading magazine articles. To round out her entertainment, Elvis was at the top of the list, especially his gospel soundtracks.

For one of her final lessons, Macie taught the kids about driving, or at least what not to do. The only time she rode a bike, Macie managed to run off a concrete slab at the school. Needless to say, it wasn’t something she picked back up. When she worked up the courage to drive a car, she ran into a chicken coop. After that, she kept her stance on driving to let someone else do it until the grandkids came around. Then, she warmed back up to the idea, and Christian remembers getting out on the tractor every day to learn to drive.

Macie was preceded death by her parents, Thomas and Georgia Bogle; son, Richard Dale Bogle; brothers, Andrew Thomas (Katherine) Bogle and David (Martha) Bogle; and sisters, Nannie Elizabeth (Sam) Pittard, Lillie Mae Pittard, and Sue Todd. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ray N. Walkup of Readyville; son, Johnny Ray (Kathy) Walkup, Sr. of Readyville; daughter, Rita Cook of Woodbury; grandchildren, Johnny Ray Walkup, Jr., Shelby Lynn Walkup, and Candie Renee Cook all of Readyville; and great-grandchildren, Victor, Andrew, Christian, Tucker, Dixie, and Breanna.

Macie may have lived a simple life, but she lived it in such a way that richly blessed the lives of everyone she came in contact with. In honor of her memory, the family has requested anyone who plans on attending her services to wear purple.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 3-6 pm. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Brian Harrell will officiate. Interment will be in Coleman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for books to be donated in Macie’s memory to Adams Memorial Library in Woodbury.

Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because every life has a story

Kathy Leigh Johnson, 41, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born on Friday, January 11, 1980 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Preceding her in death were her father, Bobby Huddleston and mother, Nancy (Timothy) Graham.

She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Jeremy Johnson; daughters, Katelyn Bucey of Woodbury and Christina Bucey of Bradyville; step-daughters, Nevaeh Miller and Jaria Johnson both of Woodbury; step-sons, Dillon Howell and Dawson Gage both of Woodbury; sister, Brandy Ray of Taylorsville, UT; mother-in-law, Donna Johnson; and caring and loving friends, Amanda “MeMe” Allen and Johnathan “Blaze” Brooks.

Kathy and Jeremy might have been married for 13 years, but they were together for 17. They met at McDonald’s, and Kathy knew that Jeremy was the one. Over the course of 4 years, she asked him 5 times to marry her and finally wore him down. They drove up to Gatlinburg to visit Kathy’s mom and got married during their trip.

Throughout their relationship, they kept things simple. Kathy was the kind of woman who treated others like they treated her and gave as good as she got. She loved Jeremy and made it a point to always take care of him through all of the ups and downs. It was undeniable that they had an understanding of one another and reciprocated in their care.

McDonald’s remained a constant in their relationship because Kathy worked her way up to being the manager. In total, she worked at McDonald’s for 27 years before moving on to be the manager of the Dollar General next to Smith’s Salvage. When she wasn’t working, Kathy was a homebody.

Whether she was at her house or MeMe’s house, that was where she wanted to be during her time away from work. She enjoyed music and listening to it with friends. It was an escape from the day-to-day trials of this life for her. Struggle Jennings, Haystak, and Jelly Roll were some of her favorite artists.

The only things Kathy probably enjoyed more than music in her free time were her fur babies. She had a sheep dog named Bubba, a cat named Nugget, and three pit bulls named Kilo, Sandreas, and Cocaine. They were sweet, loyal, and loving companions to her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with expenses. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because every life has a story

Mr. Waymon Bill Mears, 57, of Woodbury, TN passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born in McMinnville, TN on November 23, 1964. Preceding him in death were his father, Billy Wayne Mears; mother, Brownie Dean Russell; son, Devin Bill Mears; sister, Cecelia Pearl Mears; and half-brother, Manuel Malone.

He is survived by his daughter, Desiree Mears of McMinnville; grandsons, Jase and Kade Mears of McMinnville; half-brothers, Joel King of Ohio and Luther Bill “Turk” (Tami) Mears of Lexington; half-sisters, Nancy (Norman) Pelham of McMinnville and Sabrina Malone of Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Waymon was a man of many stories and self-proclaimed attributes. He lived a life filled with humor and hard work but centered himself around his home. Growing up on an 11-acre farm and helping run his mom’s store on the Rocky River, he knew what it meant to work. He took on the role as the man of the house, growing thick skin from a young age and becoming as stubborn as a mule.

It was no wonder that Waymon gained interest in playing football, and he was good at it too. As captain of the Cannon County football team, he lead them on to play in the championship game, but after high school, he decided to leave the playing to the pros and became a huge NFL fan instead. Originally, he was a tried-and-true Steelers fan but moved on to the Titans later on in his life. Derrick, “The King,” Henry #22 was his favorite player.

Even with his gruff exterior, Waymon had a big heart. To his siblings, he was their protector, and Waymon loved his family fiercely. He was prepared at a moment’s notice to defend them because he was allowed to say something to them, but no one else could. That mentality followed him throughout his life, especially with CeCe, whom he took care of for many years. Then, it multiplied when he became a father and Desiree came into his life.

There were many things, hobbies, and memories that Waymon and Desiree shared. They would listen to James Taylor and sing “Fire and Rain” together. They also went on several weekend dates together to Red Lobster. Though Waymon was a steak and potatoes kind of man, he had a soft spot for crab legs. Desiree remembers being asked to leave the Jade Dragon’s all-you-can-eat buffet because Waymon planned to do as the buffet was labeled even after the 3-hour mark of being there.

Anyone that knew Waymon probably knew him for at least one of his signature characteristics. The first being that he was intelligent and didn’t need a degree to prove it. He knew a little bit about everything and missed a good chance to be on Jeopardy (but he would play it on his phone). He also had quite the vocabulary and used lots of adjectives and colorful metaphors.

Second, you couldn’t get past Waymon without talking to him or hearing a story about one of his grand adventures, like when he went to Woodstock. And when Waymon told a story, he was not going to spare you any of the details. Anything he remembered about the memory, he was going to be sure you heard about it. His larger-than-life personality was something he frequently used in his careers and for his careers.

Working as a plumber in Texas when it really began to boom, Waymon worked on several multimillion-dollar hotels and other infrastructure projects. When he came to Tennessee, he opened up Bill’s Package store from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s, earning him a name and warm welcome back to the community. After making the decision to close it, he returned to plumbing, working for WW Plumbing and MP3 Plumbing and working on several more multimillion-dollar projects, like convenience stores and hospitals.

Some might say Waymon never bragged a day in his life, but they would be lying. He loved to tell customers and friends about his life. He was even a self-proclaimed professional air hockey, foosball, and darts player, and his family would vouch for him that he was an excellent cook. If you took any phrase from Waymon, one of his and his family’s all-time favorites was when he would say he was made up of “twisted steel and sex appeal.”

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 1-4 pm. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 4 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Tim Gentry will officiate. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because every life has a story