Carl Patrick (Poppy) Smith's Obituary
Carl Patrick (Poppy) Smith, Sr. 76, of Cordova, TN, passed away on December 23, 2023, after a long illness.
Mr. Smith was born on January 25, 1947, in Memphis, TN, to Fred Smith and Maxine Smith who preceded him in death.
Mr. Smith was a lifelong Memphian who was married to his wife Elaine for 55 years. He was also a long- time employee of Gates Lumber company where he worked for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Smith and two children, one son, Patrick Smith and one daughter Missy Hughes. He had two granddaughters, Lauren Hughes, and Emily Hughes. Mr. Smith also leaves a brother, Ronald (Jan) Galloway, a nephew, Ronnie (Rachael) Galloway and a niece, Grace Watts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. in the Riverside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930.
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