Joel Lavern Smitherman

Joel Lavern Smitherman, 80, of Clanton died Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He was born on Friday, February 3, 1933 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late James Arthur Smitherman and the late Lee Ora Baker. He was a Foreman. Surviving are his Wife, Janice Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Daughters, Kathy York of Birmingham, AL, Nichole (Adam) Moore of Clanton, AL; Son, Kevin (Jerrico) Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Granddaughters, Kaylyn York of Birmingham, AL, Lilly Moore of Clanton, AL, Avery Claire Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, Aiden Smitherman of Clanton, AL, Caleb Moore of Clanton, AL, Colin Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Sister, Carolyn Kelley of Clanton, AL; A Host of Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents, James Arthur & Lee Ora Smitherman; Brothers, A.J. Smitherman & Cecil Smitherman. Friends will be received from 5-8, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at New Harmony Holiness Church. Services will be held Friday, October 25, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at New Harmony Holiness Church with Rev. Teddy Chadwick and Rev. Kenny Coburn officiating. Interment will follow in New Harmony Holiness Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com