Thomas Watson Smithson Obituary Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. November 29, 1956 - February 8, 2014 Carrsville - Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr., 57, passed away February 8, 2014. Mr. Smithson was a long-distance truck driver. His love for his family was most important to him and his relaxation method was boating and fishing. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Diane Craddock; daughter, Misty Sutton, and husband, John, of Windsor, VA; three sons, Michael Smithson of Oklahoma City, OK, Thomas Smithson, Jr. of Sandbridge, VA, and Clint Smithson of Canton, GA; one step-son, Curtis Hoggard, Sr. of Franklin; one sister, Senea Brooks of Chesapeake; three brothers, David Smithson of Alvin, TX, Vernon Smithson of Ahoskie, NC and Charles Smithson of Ahoskie, NC; 27 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and his mother, Fannie Tabor of Norfolk. He was predeceased by his father, Lemuel Smithson and two step-children, J.J. and Michele Wade. Services will be private. Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Nov. 28, 2015. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2410924 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/vicky-watson-obituary?pid=176684544 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. passed away on 8 February 2014 at the age of 57. A long-distance truck driver, he was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and mother, leaving behind a legacy of love. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Services for Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. were held privately, with no public details disclosed regarding the location of burial or the date of the funeral. ## The Edited Obituary Vicky Watson Obituary Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. 29 November 1956 - 8 February 2014 Carrsville - Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr., 57, passed away 8 February 2014. Mr. Smithson was a long-distance truck driver. His love for his family was most important to him, and his relaxation method was boating and fishing. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Diane Craddock; daughter, Misty Sutton, and husband, John, of Windsor, VA; three sons, Michael Smithson of Oklahoma City, OK, Thomas Smithson, Jr. of Sandbridge, VA, and Clint Smithson of Canton, GA; one stepson, Curtis Hoggard, Sr. of Franklin; one sister, Senea Brooks of Chesapeake; three brothers, David Smithson of Alvin, TX, Vernon Smithson of Ahoskie, NC, and Charles Smithson of Ahoskie, NC; 27 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his mother, Fannie Tabor of Norfolk. He was predeceased by his father, Lemuel Smithson, and two stepchildren, J.J. and Michele Wade. Services will be private. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 57 years | | Birth | 29 November 1956; Carrsville | | Death | 8 February 2014; Carrsville | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|--------------------|-------------------| | Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. | Decedent | Carrsville, VA | | Diane Craddock | Spouse | Carrsville, VA | | Fannie Tabor | Parent | Norfolk, VA | | Misty Sutton | Child | Windsor, VA | | Michael Smithson | Child | Oklahoma City, OK | | Thomas Smithson, Jr. | Child | Sandbridge, VA | | Clint Smithson | Child | Canton, GA | | Curtis Hoggard, Sr. | Stepson | Franklin, VA | | Senea Brooks | Sister | Chesapeake, VA | | David Smithson | Brother | Alvin, TX | | Vernon Smithson | Brother | Ahoskie, NC | | Charles Smithson | Brother | Ahoskie, NC | | J.J. | Predeceased Child | -- | | Michele Wade | Predeceased Child | -- | | Lemuel Smithson | Predeceased Parent | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Thomas Watson Smithson, Sr. was a long-distance truck driver. 2. He had a deep love for his family, which was the most important aspect of his life. 3. His preferred methods of relaxation included boating and fishing.