Joe Albert Schmidt, age 66 of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Joe was a longtime resident of Franklin and Class of 1977 graduate of Franklin High School. Retired from CPS Industries and later worked as a driver for NHC.
Preceded in death by mother, Reba Church Schmidt; great-niece, Josie Schmidt and brother-in-law, Tommy Smithson.
Survived by: wife of 44 years, Donna Schafer Schmidt; son, Jason (Brandy) Donoho; daughters, Angela Schmidt (Robert) Graves and Marilyn Michele (Brandi) Schmidt; father, Robert brother, John (Susan) Schmidt; sister, Patricia Schmidt Smithson; grandchildren, Kaylee, Jaci, Branten, Weston, Ethan, Dylan, Kirsten, Callum, Summer, Alaina, Kasen and Becca; six great-grandchildren; brothers in law and sisters in law, Shirley & Ellis Clark, Linda & Gary Martin, Marilyn & Richard Chrestman, David & Maurene Schafer and Chris Schafer; several nieces & nephews and other loving family members.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 4:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2023, Ellis Clark officiating. Inurnment Burwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be 2-4 PM Sunday at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289 williamsonmemorial.com
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