Ross Luther Smitherman

Ross Luther Smitherman, 74, of Clanton died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Friday, February 14, 1941 in Alabama, Son of the late Luther Smitherman and the late Myrtis Johnson Smitherman. Ross was a loving & devoted father & husband. He touched many lives of young men in the Clanton area, as coach of football & baseball for nearly 28 years. After retirement he spent a lot of time observing & participating in the lives of his grandchildren. Surviving are his Wife, Judy Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Son, Rodney (Dena) Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Daughter, Karen (Ronnie) Jones of Italy, TX; Grandson, Justin (Jena) Jones of Krum, TX; Granddaughters, Brooke Smitherman of Clanton, AL, Katy Smitherman of Clanton, AL; Step-Granddaughter, Haydin Harris of Clanton, AL; Sister, Barbara Ann (Winston) Liveoak; A host of Nieces, Nephews & Other Family. Friends will be received from 5-7, Friday, July 31, 2015 at Martin Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Martin Chapel with Rev. Tony Smitherman officiating. Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Clanton Girls Softball at Peoples Southern Bank. A special thanks to Southern Care Hospice and Judy Kelly. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com