Mr. Willie Andrew Underwood, age 68, of Smithville passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. 

He was born in Cannon County on April 16, 1956 to his parents, the late Nolon and Dorothy May Estes Underwood.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Underwood. 

Willie was a member of the House of Prayer in Smithville.  To have known Willie, was to know a man that loved the Lord, his family and everyone he came in contact with. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, five sisters, Mary (Roger) Smith and Rebecca (Jimmy) Farris both of McMinnville, Brenda (EL) Anderson of Liberty, Joyce Farless of Lebanon and Wanda (Terry) Beshearse of Smithville; one brother, Greg (Tonya) Johnson of Rock Island and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service was held PM Monday, July 8, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Curtis Young and Michael Hale officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included Austin Hosse, Joshua Hunt, Lee Kelsor, Greg Johnson, Andrew McCormick, Terry Beshearse and Beau Patrick.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

July 17, 2024