JOSEPH ALLEN SMARTT, age 74, of Winchester, Tenn., a native of Chattanooga, Tenn.,  departed this life at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Smartt was born in Harrison, Tenn., on Sept. 17, 1946, to the late Allen Byars Smartt and Flora Sula Lucille Hood Smartt.  Mr. Smartt was self-employed and owner of Cumberland Sales Company in White House, Tenn.  Mr. Smartt was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country in the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the American Legion in White House, Tenn. and served as Lt. Governor in the KY-TN Chapter of the Kiwanis Club.  He was the President of the White House Chamber of Commerce for two terms.  He was a published song writer.  Mr. Smartt last attended the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn.  Most of all Mr. Smartt was a devoted and loving husband and father.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Smartt of Winchester, daughter, Melody Smartt, son, Cody Smartt and one grandchild, Brenna Carroll all of Winchester.  He will be greatly missed by his devoted companion, Harley.

It was Mr. Smartt's wishes that he be cremated.  A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.