Smith, Floyd Malcolm

  • Thursday, August 25, 2016
Floyd Smith
Floyd Smith

Floyd Malcom Smith, 53, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his residence. 

He was formerly employed by Southland Fabrics and was a member of New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, James Gordon, Jr.; grandparents, Garfield and Molly Yates; niece, Marie Ponder; a host of beloved uncles; aunts; and cousins. 

Survivors include his mother, Shirley J. Gordon; brothers, Reese Smith, Jr. and Michael Smith; sisters, Ivy Powell, Cheryl Simpson, Lynn (Richard, III) Mears, Carla Gordon, and Lisa Gordon, all of Chattanooga; uncles, Thomas Yates (Ocie) of Memphis and Brennan Yates of Chattanooga; aunt, Evalyne (Artie) Davis of Lithonia, GA; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; close friends, Dallas Bunton, Pastor Rosena P. Billingsley, Sharon Coleman, Renee’ Williams, Steve Johnson and many other friends. 

Visitation is Saturday, Aug. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. 

The church has an elevator and is handicap accessible.

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