G. B. Smelcer

G. B. SMELCER, age 88, of Dandridge, TN (Chestnut Hill community) passed away Sunday evening, June 26, 2011 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Lettie Rainwater Smelcer. G. B. was a long time employee of Tennessee Handbags and enjoyed farming and fishing and outdoor activities with his family. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly and will be remembered for the tender loving care he gave his wife, Thelma Henry Smelcer, prior to her passing. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Ann Smelcer. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and Kathy Smelcer, John and Karen Smelcer, Gary and Tana Smelcer; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Allen Williamson, Barbara an Thomas Rusinek; grandchildren, Logan Smelcer, Andy Bowen, Morgan Ayers, Laurie Shepard and Holly Simpson; great-grandchildren, Tanner Dalton, Jessica Hearron, Jacob Mallicoat, Avery and Natalie Simpson; brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Farrar Dandridge Chapel with Rev. Richard Reid officiating. Interment graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Hills Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN DANDRIDGE, TN 865-397-2711