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Ronald E. Smith, age 74 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Reba Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Monroe Smith; children, Terrie (Eddie) Ault, Sherry Moore, and Kelly Garling; grandchildren, Lacey (Tony) Brown, Jeremy (Brandy) Garling, Tyler (Ashlea) Moore, and Lakin (Ronnie) Collins; great-grandchildren, Delaney Collins, Dylan Moore, Aubrey Collins, Kendal Brown, Demi Collins and Alex Brown; sister, Sherry Wright, sister and brother-in-law, Glen and Sandie Morton; nephew Eric (Denise) Davis, and great-nephew Ty Davis and special friend Pert Hazelwood. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 pm Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at ROSE MORTUARY BROADWAY CHAPEL. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm with Chaplain Dan Hix officiating Eulogy by Ronnie Collins. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 am Thursday, August 31, 2017 at New Gray Cemetery for a 10:00 am graveside service. Pallbearers will be Tony Brown, Ronnie Collins, Jeremy Garling, Tyler Moore, Eric Davis, and Luke Bryant. Honorary pallbearers are Hoby Williams, Charles Derryberry, and Mack Harper. Online obituary may be viewed and condolences made at www.rosemortuary.com.