Stanley Earl Smith

Stanley Earl Smith, 89, of Brentwood, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by his beloved children and family. Born on April 20, 1935, in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, Stan was the son of the late Gordon and Laura (Ivory) Smith. He graduated from Wheaton Academy in 1953, where he met the love of his life, Virginia Mae Scull. They were married on December 15, 1956, and both went on to graduate from Wheaton College in 1957. Afterward, they spent a year together at the Moody Bible Institute. For 46 years, Stan and Ginny devoted their lives to mission work and discipleship, serving in Vietnam, Senegal (West Africa), and the United States. Their shared passion for service touched countless lives. They retired in 2005, having left an enduring legacy of love and leadership. Ginny preceded Stan in death on March 3, 2019, but her memory remained with him always. Stan was a man of deep faith, humility, and grace. His family was his greatest joy, and he will be remembered as a devoted husband and the best father his children could have asked for. He treated everyone with kindness and respect, setting an example of humility for all who knew him. His passions for world cultures, history, airplanes, and cars reflected his endless curiosity and love of learning. Stan leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory: his four children, Ken (Thao) Smith, Karen (Jay Self) Daniel, Kathy (Rodney) Duttweiler, and Kristen (Brad) Cairns; and his 15 grandchildren, Karsten (Siena) Smith, Sebastian (Chamika) Smith, Jannon (Jameela) Smith, Rachel (Eric Hamiter) Daniel, Hannah (Mohssen) Fathi, Naomi Daniel, Leah (Mitchell Moon) Daniel, Damien Daniel, Eli Daniel, Emily Self, Olivia Self, Caleb (Marisa) Duttweiler, Jessica (Julian) Duttweiler, Nikole (Seth) Bacon, and Deven (Abigail) Cairns, Lukas (Linnea Lee) Cairns. Stan was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren: Silas and Asa Hamiter, Norah and Laith Fathi, Zoey and Josiah Duttweiler, Kayley Henderson, Stone Smith, and Ellie Bacon. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua, on October 25th, 2018. Stan’s legacy of love, faith, and humility will live on in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.