Donnie Luther Smith

BAXTER CHAPEL-Donnie Luther Smith, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home in Silver Point, Tennessee, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 28, 1952, in Crossville, Tennessee, where he lived for many years before moving to Silver Point, TN in 2005.

Donnie was a 1970 graduate of Cumberland County High School. He worked at Delbar Products for 21 years, and followed that with a career at the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), where he retired as a supervisor.

Donnie loved being outside. He enjoyed riding and caring for horses, attending his grandchildren's activities, and sitting on his front porch.

Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Pat Sponaugle Smith, whom he married on January 14, 2005. He is also survived by his son, Travis (Becky) Smith of Crossville, TN, and his daughters, Casey (Dustin) Williams of Cookeville, TN, and Carla (Shaun) Potter of Lebanon, TN. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Macy, Luke, and Lexi Smith; John Michael Martin; Braden, Colt, and Cooper Williams; and CJ and Olivia Potter. He is additionally remembered by his brothers, Ronnie Smith, Paul Wyatt, and Landon Wyatt; and his sisters, Katherine Smith and Leona Hampton, all of Crossville, TN. Donnie was blessed with an extended family who he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Blanche Wyatt.

A funeral service for Donnie will be Friday, March 14 at 2 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home, 532 4th Avenue South, Baxter, TN. Bro. Luke Wilken will officiate. Interment will follow in Palmer Cemetery in Silver Point, TN. Visitation with the family will be Friday, March 14 from 11 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Billy Caine, Jay Wood, Colt Williams, Braden Williams, CJ Potter and Shaun Potter. Honorary pallbearers will be Cooper Williams and Luke Smith.

As family and friends gather to celebrate Donnie's life, they will remember him for his unwavering love and kindness. He will be deeply missed.

Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. Share condolences and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com