Smith, Eddie Shields

  • Sunday, January 12, 2020
Eddie Smith
Eddie Smith
Eddie Shields Smith, 62, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, in Chattanooga. 
 
He was born on July 25, 1957, to James and Wilma Tate Smith. He was raised in Chattanooga and attended Riverside High School. For many years, he worked as a chef at the Chattanooga Read House and for the past 15 years, he dedicated his life to serving others as a self-employed caregiver. Eddie was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin.
 
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wilma Smith; brother, Gerald Cook; sisters, Gloria Cook and Geraldine Cook.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories, son, Antoniye Isbell; daughters, Shaneetha Stargell, Shamela Smith; sister, Julia Wise; brother, Darryl Smith; grandchildren, Shaqeetha Jennings, Serenity Holiday; four great grandchildren; a very special friend, Sarah Mayes and a host of other relatives and friends.
 
Public viewing will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens – East. 
 
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.
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