Funeral services for John Carroll Smith, age 82, of Shelbyville, TN will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Hall officiating. A private burial will be held at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Smith passed from this life on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Vanderbilt-Bedford Hospital after an extended illness.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025, prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
John was born on October 15, 1942, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Alexander D. and Edna Gaskins Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Wade, and his sister, Annette Welker both of North Carolina.
John graduated in 1960 from Lajes High School in the Azores, Portugal. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Middle Tennessee State University. A proud veteran, he served his country honorably in the United States Army.
John was the former President of Ilene Industries, a successful multi-generational family business. He retired as President in 1995.
In retirement, John enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—golfing, fishing, and spending cherished time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janice Robitaille Smith; sons, Ray (JoAnn) Smith and Jonathan Smith, both of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Christopher Smith, Cory Smith, Chase Smith, Zander Smith, Isabella Smith, and Gabriel Smith; and great-grandchildren, Delaney Smith and Brant Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Victory Celebration Revival Church, 1000 Colloredo Blvd., Shelbyville, TN 37160.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
