David Smithson

Mr. Alvin David Smithson, age 61 died surrounded by his family, Saturday, August 14, 2004 at his residence in the Duplex Community. He was a longtime resident of Williamson County and was a builder and contractor. He was a previous Three Bar Rodeo Association Bull Riding Champion and continued his love of the rodeo and cattle with heritage to his family. He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse and also attended Apostolic Faith Church. Preceded in death by his father, Rev. Walter Lee Smithson.Survivors include: Wife, Marilyn Deason Smithson of Duplex Community,Sons,Sammy Smithson & wife Sarah of Duplex Community,Troy Smithson & wife Cindy of Duplex Community;Mother,Mrs. Ovella Stinson Smithson of Franklin; Brothers, Pastor Jimmy Smithson & wife Robbie; Thomas Smithson & wife Debbie of Franklin; Sisters,Carolyn Andrews & husband Frank of Franklin, Mary Ann Emler & husband Randall of the Fly Community; Grandchildren, Calli Jo, Trevor, Ty & Jesse Smithson and Drake Hamby.Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Jimmy Smithson and Dillon Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Brent & Victor Andrews, Jimmy Beard, John Emler, Brian Smithson, Tee & Tate Smithson. Honorary pallbearers, Jimmy Slaughter, Mackey West, Tommy Hughes, George Neeley, Gerald Locke, Punkin Porter, Dr. Bobby White, Rebecca Fitzgerald, Hospice Nurses of Willowbrook, Tony Sowell, Billy & Harris Smithson, Sam Blackburn & Dennis Anglin. Visitation starts 5:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Willowbrook Hospice or charity of your choice.Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN in charge of arrangements. 615 794-2289.Notes of sympathy may be sent to www.oakesandnichols.com.