Tommy Nelson Smith, 63, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born Aug. 28, 1962, in Huntland, Tennessee, son of the late Bobby Smith and Roberta Askins Smith. He was a carpenter by trade, and retired from Albea after 35 years. Tommy was a very loving and dedicated Christian husband, father, and Pa, and loved watching his sons and grandchildren play ball.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Terrell Smith and Little Fulton Smith; mother-in-law, Charlotte York; and brother-in-law, Mark Brady.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wanda Smith; sons, T.J. (Tara) Smith and Richie (Bridget) Smith; grandchildren, Rilee Smith, Reese Smith, Tatum Smith, and Trey Smith; siblings, Rickie Burton, Carrie (Terry) Holt, Teresa (Danny) Bateman, Joey (Linda) Smith, and Ronnie (Belinda) Smith; father-in-law, David York; brother-in-law, Bobby Hill; sisters-in-law, Lisa (Danny) Strickland and Alice Brady; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in the chapel of Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Ogle officiating. Burial followed in Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tommy Nelson Smith.