Howard Page

Howard V. "Smokey" Page, 88, a longtime resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday morning, October 19, 2023, in a local healthcare facility. He was born in Hillsboro, Ohio on June 16, 1935, a son of the late Delbert & Rosabelle Page. Howard was an honorable discharge veteran of the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, his is also preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Page, one daughter Vicky Shideler, one son Dean Page and one brother Clifford Page.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children and their families two daughters Angela Sharp and Valerie Ray, two sons Verl Page and Vernon Page, two sisters Betty Page and Phyllis Garland, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A service celebrating his life will follow the visitation time on Monday evening at 6:00 PM. Both the visitation and the service will take place in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 400 S White Street in Athens.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Howard and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.