November 20, 2019
Bruce Wayne Medley age 57 of Smithville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville. He was born December 13, 1961 to his parents, the late Jack and Ruby Vanderpool Medley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Medley and mother-in-law, Naomi Cripps. Bruce was a cattle trader, former Smithville Mayor and a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Susan Medley of Smithville; children, Brandise (Phillip) Raikes of Murfreesboro, Nichol Layne and Christopher Layne both of Smithville; grandchildren, Hunter Layne, Emily Greathouse, Aidan Layne and Abigail Raikes; brother, Ricky (Siggi) Medley of Smithville; father-in-law, Ray Doyle Cripps of Smithville; sister-in-law, Annette Medley of Smithville and brother-in-law, Greg (Kelly) Cripps of Smithville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 1 P.M . Thursday, November 21, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Carpenter officiating and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday 1 P.M. until 7:30 PM and Thursday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 P.M. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Whorton Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, in memory of Bruce. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.