Thomas William "Tom" Smothers, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence.
Born March 10, 1966 in Shelbyville, he was the son of John B. "JB" Smothers and Bobbi Jean (Johnson) Smothers. He married Shelley (Stanton-Glidden) Smothers on September 1, 2018 and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother Bobbi Jean Smothers of Shelbyville; 2 children- Tyler Smothers (Kylie) of New Palestine, Haley Davis of Shelbyville; 4 stepchildren- Kay Ann Hurst (Cody) of Manilla, Grant Glidden (Ashley) of Shelbyville, Nathan Glidden (fiance Erin) of Plainfield, Natalie Glidden (fiance Bradley) of Shelbyville; 5 siblings- Ruth Collins (Kevin) of New Palestine, Waunita Smothers (Michael) of St. Augustine, Fl, Darrin Smothers (Alesa) of Princess Lakes, adopted brother Levi Childers of Fairland, adopted sister Olivia Piatt of Franklin; 8 grandchildren-
Alexis Davis, Lillian Davis, Ellie Smothers, Zayne Smothers, Emmie Smothers, Kendall Hurst, Kellen Hurst, and Claire Glidden.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother Johnny Smothers.
Tom had lived in this area his entire lifetime and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1984. He attended Geneva Methodist Church and was a US Army Veteran. Tom was a store manager for AE Ammo of Greenwood for two years.
Tom enjoyed nature, birds, golfing, traveling, cooking, guns and ammo, and dearly loved his family, friends and grandchildren.
He was known for his delicious pies, he was the life of the party, and never met a stranger.
Friends may call on Monday evening, June 17, from 4:00-8:00 pm, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Mark Dodd officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by the American Legion.
Memorial contributions can be made to Donor's charity of choice
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
