SMITH, MICHAEL E. - age 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014, surrounded by loving family. He was a fun loving husband, father, son, sibling, and friend. An avid reader, music lover, enjoyed amateur photography, writing, hiking, and traveling. He was a long time employee of STAR sales and the past owner of Smitty's Surgical Specialties, established by his father. He also was a Scout Pack Leader for his sons at West Haven Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anne McCoy Smith; sister, Sharon Smith Kerley; brother-in-law, Allen L Hicks, and grandparents, William Smith, Effie Smith, Charlie McCoy, and May Green McCoy. He was survived by his wife, Connie H Smith; daughter, Karen D Burnett, his sons, Jeffrey S and Michael S Smith, his grandson, Kaiden D Collins, his father, Sherman Smith; brother, Pat Smith; sisters, Carolyn Smith and Janis (Michael) McDowell; mother-in-law, Lorraine A Hicks; brothers-in-law, Paul (Diane) Hicks, Richard Hicks, and Michael Hicks; sisters-in-law, Susie (Bill) Anderson, Cindy Hicks, and Anne Davidson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Also, a special thank you to the UT Hospital staff of MCC unit and the Eleventh Floor. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm, Pastor Marty Henry officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 am, Friday, April 11, 2014 in Lynnhurst Cemetery for the interment. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com