Danny Ray "Speedy" Fish, Sr., age 65, of Smithville passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Ascension St. Thomas in Rutherford County.

He was retired from Carrier and a carpenter with Holmes Construction. He was also the founding member of Clean and Serene NA. He enjoyed comforting the residents of the nursing home by regularly taking his dogs Gator and Sally Mae for visits. 

Mr. Fish was born on October 27, 1958 in Bowling Green, KY to his parents, the late Marlin and Pauline Fish. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Edward Fish and Jerry Fish; and one sister, Judy Fish. 

Survivors include his wife, Regina Fish of McMinnville; son, Danny (Nicole) Fish of McMinnville; four daughters, Brandi (Tony) Bennett of Virginia, Kayla (Phil) Gouge of Johnson City, Kirsten (Adam) Cunningham of McMinnville, Lindsay (Ben) Powell of McMinnville; two sisters, Janice (David) Stewart and Tanna (Tony) Harris all of Smithville; seven grandchildren, Devin Fish and Karah Fish of McMinnville, Noah Gouge of Johnson City, Parker Powell and Riley Powell of McMinnville, Addi Bennett, and Charlie Bennett of Virginia; and special friend, Mike West of McMinnville. 

A celebration of life, followed by funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 with Bro. Chris Moore officiating. The family honored his wishes to be cremated.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations please be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 21, 2024