A time to be born

Tommy Cal Smith, Jr. was born April 5, 1937 to Tommy Cal Smith, Sr. (who preceded him in death) and Willie Mae Smith-Gray. He became a Born-again Believer of Jesus Christ at an early age. He joined the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor C.M. Lee, where he served faithfully.

A time to get, a time to keep, and a time to love

Tommy was married to Zeffra Spruille Smith (who preceded him in death) for 57 blissful years of Holy Matrimony. He was the father of four amazing children. Daniel Walker, Concetta V. Harris, Toni R. Teal and one son Horace Jeffery Smith who preceded him in death . Tommy was the oldest brother of 11 sisters and brothers. Two of his sisters Karen Kingsby and Dionne Smith preceded him in death.

A time to render

Tommy  was a graduate of Booker T. Washington high school "Class of 1954". A native of Darling, MS. Tommy enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was one of the charter members from Kennedy Street Ministry. He served as Superintendent of Sunday School, President of the Choir, member of the Sanctuary Choir and Male Chorus, Chairman of Men's/Men and Women Day, Trustee, Deacon, Recipient of the Frank Sanders Award for Outstanding Efforts-Loyalty, 2 time recipient of the Scroll of Honor for the Extra Mile. He worked for Arkansas Best Freight Trucking System (ABF)  where he was a Driver/Freight Checker, Teamsters Union Shop Steward, Member of ABF Road Team, Captain of the 1st Tennessee Road Team and received numerous awards and retired after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Southeast Optimist Club of Memphis. He volunteered as a Probation Officer and Chaplain with Shelby County Juvenile Court where he was promoted to Chief of Auxiliary Probation Officers and later promoted to Deputy Chief Chaplain. He served Juvenile Court for 47 years and received numerous awards including the Brother Jesse H. Bishop Humanitarian Award. He was the Chairman of the Lee Walker Family Reunion for many years and received several family awards for his love and dedication.  He was a WONDERFUL father and grandfather to his children and to all of his children's friends.  Tommy enjoyed fishing, grilling, working in his yard and bowled in many bowling leagues for over 35 years.

A time to die

Tommy leaves to cherish his memory: his daughters, Concetta V. Harris, Toni R. Teal (Pierre), one son Daniel Walker (Ava) of Los Angeles, CA and a Daughter in Love Reverend Stacey A. Foster. 8 brothers and sisters, Willie Mae Longmire, Molly Alghani (Harvey), Bernice Brandon all of Chicago, IL, John Smith of Atlanta, GA, Larry Smith of Los Angeles, CA, Michael Smith, San Francisco, CA, Dr. Kilen Gray (Cassandra) of Louisville, KY and Kem Gray (Bridgitte), Ten grandchildren, Marc Walker and Mercy Walker both of Los Angeles, CA, Shareda Island of Las Vegas, NV, Terrail Walker of San Antonio, TX, Katrine Smith-Sanders of Denver, CO, Latisia Howard-Ivey (Jerome), Brittany Marion, Stephanie Marion, Sydne Harris, Leah Teal and Elijah Teal. Great-Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family of Mr. Tommy Cal Smith, Jr. wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all of your prayers and loving support during this time of bereavement. Your presence, flowers, cards, telephone calls, and other thoughtful deeds have comforted us greatly.  May God be as generous in blessing and  keeping you.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., until service begins at 10:30 a.m.,  Thursday, July 22 at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.

High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium

3788 Summer Avenue

Memphis, TN 38122