Odus Washington Smith's Obituary
Odus Washington Smith III, 66, passed away on March 8, 2017. Odus “O.W.” was an avid hunter and computer enthusiast with a passion for helping others. He worked his entire career in the real estate industry, most recently as a residential real estate appraiser. He was the founder of Youth Leadership Bartlett where he served as director for 18 years. He leaves behind two sisters, Donna Kay Fulton and Janna Sue Smith; daughter Kristina Hughes (Steve) and granddaughter Baylee Grace; daughter Wendy Smith, son Odus Washington Smith IV “Chip”, and their mother, Martha Ann Smith. He also leaves his wife, Donna Thurmond, and stepdaughter Natalie Thurmond. Services will be Sunday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Funeral services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 901-767-8930. “Celebrating Life…Behind the Stone Wall” Obituary information will be added when available.
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