Gordon Smith

July 16, 1931 - September 20, 2010

Gordon Rudolph (Rudy) Smith, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on September 20, 2010, at his home in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79. Gordon was born and raised in East Point, Georgia. He was retired from the Bendix Corporation, Mighty Products and Hub City. He dearly loved his family, friends and playing golf. He always had a smile on his face and a cigar in his mouth.He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Phyllis T. Smith; sisters-in-law, Virginia Turner and Patricia West; his daughter, Donna Smith Lupino-Schulz (John Schulz); two sons, Carey G. Smith (Tammie) and Scott J. Smith (Jill); his grandchildren, Tony Lupino (Kelly Freeman); Billy Lupino (Callie); Cara Smith; Andrew Smith; Ryan and Cole Smith; Justin Betts (Tiffany); and Brian Betts; and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September, 22, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson. Funeral services and entombment will be on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Ridgecrest Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Ronald Davis.