GUILD Elvin Smith, 70, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, surrounded by his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ena Mae and William Lincoln Smith; two sisters, Glenda Sue Blevins and Rita Kaye Atchley; and one brother, William Steve Smith.Elvin was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be sadly missed. He was a hard and dedicated worker and built a trucking company from the ground up with the help of his wife and sons. Survivors include his wife, Debra Jane Smith; children and their spouses, Jerry and Cindy Smith, Tom and Mary Smith, Tammy and Robbie Blevins, Jamie Smith and Lincoln Smith and fiance, Michele Estep; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Sherman Smith; sister, Charlotte Smith; in-laws, Ron and Jane Waldenmyer; and sisters-in-law, Wendy Rea, Tracey Saul and Deanna Morrison; and a host of other relatives including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends 3 to 9 p.m. today CST.Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Chris Kilgore and Rev. John Goforth officiating.Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bryant, Ala.Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn., 423-942-9500, www.tatefh.com.