Melvin Smith Obituary in Knoxville at Unity Mortuary

Obituary For Melvin Smith

Melvin Eugene Smith

Melvin Eugene Smith, 68, departed this life on February 3, 2022. Melvin was born February l, 1954 to loving parents, Herman T. Smith, Sr. and Bernice George Smith.

Melvin was a faithful and dedicated member at Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified for many years. While a member at Cherry Street, Melvin was President of the Brotherhood, and sung in the Senior Choir. He was a graduate of Austin-East High School's class of 1972. After graduation Melvin followed in his Father's footsteps as an employee at Norfolk Southern Railway for 19 years.

Melvin was preceded in death by parents, Herman T. and Bernice George Smith and beloved nephew Derek Smith. He is survived by his devoted brothers, Herman (Estelle) Smith, Jr., Mark Steven Smith, devoted sister, Lenniece A. Smith, and devoted niece's April Smith Brown and Markesha Smith, a host of great nieces and nephews, and many loving cousins and friends.

The family will receiving friends on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. with the Celebration of Life to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Zach Flack rendering the words of comfort.

The final resting place will be held at Crestview Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude in his honor.

Mr. Smith will lie in state on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 1:00 pm. until 5:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

The family respectively asks that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.

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Rest In Peace Melvin You Will Be Missed LaVee ' Mitchell

Rest in heaven cousin till we meet again

Mel T and I are A-E graduates. He was one of the most well mannered men you could ever meet. He will truly be missed. To know him was to love him. RIH my friend. Regina Johnson-Moore

Best of friends you will be missed deeply.

Melvin will truly be missed. He was a person who showed his love through not only his words but his walk. When my father (Deacon Martin) was alive and was on sick list, Melvin was one of the brothers from the church that came by to visit on a regular basis. Melvin always had a smile when he greeted you. May his memories bring you joy that he was a blessing to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family. Melodie and Paul Daniels

My husband and I knew Melvin from many years ago when we all worked at Standard Knitting Mills. Melvin always was the best dressed and drove the nicest car. He was always the nicest guy in the group and a perfect gentleman. Over the years Melvin's kind and gentle spirit never changed, he was a good person that loved God, family and friends. Our condolences go out to his family. We do know however to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.