Ronald Glenn Smith, age 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.

He was born on January 3, 1937, to Earl and Ruby Smith. Ronald was a 1955 graduate of City High School. He proudly served his country for four years in the Navy Reserve and four years in the United States Air Force. He spent most of his career at the Provident Life Building, where he served as Maintenance Supervisor and Physical Plant Manager.

Ronald attended Ooltewah United Methodist Church. A devoted member of the Jaycees, he loved volunteering and supporting his community. When no one was watching, he would make his way to the river — he loved passing the time fishing and visiting with friends and acquaintances along the way. He never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruby Smith, and his brother, David F. Smith.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Glen Smith (Ann) and Stephen Alan Smith; his sisters, Janice Smith Buttram, Ina Carolyn Smith Horton (Clinton), and Ruby Sandra Smith McGee; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His family and friends will miss him dearly.

A small service will be held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with remarks by Jimmy Buttram.

Arrangements are by the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Suite B, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 362-5999.