Paul Anthony “Tony” Smith, 51, passed away April 12, 2012 at UT Hospital in Knoxville. He was the son of Betsy Tate of Crossville, TN and the late Glen Smith of Jamestown, TN. He was an accomplished hairdresser and in his spare time enjoyed gardening-food flowers and all plants, cooking and loved animals.

He is survived by his mother and step father, Clarence Tate and by one sister, Patti Semones of South Carolina, two brothers, Glenn Smith of Arkansas and Shayne Tate of Crossville,Tn, two step-sisters, Teresa Allwein of PA and Nova McNeal of Crossville, TN, along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2012 between 6 and 8 oclock PM at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to your favorite charity in his name.