Bert “Black” Smith, Jr. passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 31, 2021. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Church. Bert worked at East Tennessee Packing Company, TMSI and was a beloved bus driver.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Martha Ann Smith; son, Bobby Smith; parents, Bert, Sr. and Gertie Smith; brothers, Jack, Herbert, Sam, Walt, Frank, John and Lee Smith. Bert is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Janie Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Trish and Jerry Widener; grandchildren, Brian and wife, Jody L. Smith; Jody “Joe” A. Smith, Hunter and Tasha Raley; great grandchildren, Breanna and Brylee Smith and Tiahna Raley; girlfriend of 12 years Eunice Burnette; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express a special thank you to Sun Crest Hospice for all the special care and to Dr. Brent Neal.

The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Joe Nicley and Reverend Ronnie McBee officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Trinity Funeral Home to go in procession to Big Barren Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Serving as pallbearers, Brian Smith, Jody A. Smith, Jerry Widener, Hunter Raley, Eddie Smith and Ricky Smith. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Black Smith. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net