Keith Edward Smith

Birth date: Aug 9, 1960 Death date: Apr 18, 2022

Keith Edward Smith, 61, Johnson City passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 in the James H. Quillen Medical Center. He was a native of Flint, Michigan and was a son of the late Charles and Anna White Smith. Keith was a veteran having served his country in the U.S Air Force. He had worked as a Meat Cutter for Save-A-Lot Grocers for several years. Keith was a big sports fan. Je loved NASCAR racing, watching a good football game and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Keith also enjoyed cooking and baking his own creations, loved to watch old War movies and read Military History Novels and he was very proud of his Military Service. Survivors include a son, Michael Lee Smith and a daughter, Julie Ann Smith Riche both of Sacramento, California; three brothers, Michael Ray Smith and his wife, Rosa also of Sacramento, Terry Lynn Smith of Watauga, TN and Douglas Smith and his wife, Tracey of Elizabethton, TN. Graveside services with Military Honors will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, April 29, 2022 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. For those attending this service you are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 AM. Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City is serving the Harris family. 423-928-2245Read Obituary

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104w ago

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Michael Smith

105w ago

My brother was a good man and had a huge heart - my only wish is that he would have somehow been able at some point to reunite with his children, which I am sure he probably missed dearly. Keith knew Jesus and therefore I know I will see him again in heaven when that times comes. I wished I had been able to spend more time with him but when we all grew up we all went our separate ways with lives, careers, marriages and such - it just seems like time slips away so quickly in life. I will miss him greatly he was my brother .

Julie Garofalo (Smith)

Hi Michael. I am Julie, your brother Keith's daughter. I thought about him my entire life, but waited too long to try to reconnect. A few years ago, my step-father that raised me passed away, and I decided it was finally time to try to track down my biological father and re-connect. I tracked down his address, and thought about reaching out to him by sending a nice letter for a re-introduction. I know what you mean about being pulled in many directions with life, careers, marriages, etc. Unfortunately, I just stumbled upon his obituary by accident when I was trying to research our family tree and find his contact information. I will never be able to forgive myself for not connecting with him sooner. However, I do appreciate learning a little bit about him between the obituary and your tribute above. My deepest condolences to you and your other siblings for your loss. I hope that perhaps one day I can meet you and any other uncles, aunts, etc.