Funeral Service & Procession for Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Scott Smith

To pay respects to Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Scott Smith and the family, the public is asked to line the procession route. There is limited seating at the church and cemetery, both of which are reserved for close family and friends, service members, local law enforcement, and dignitaries. Knowing that so many people in our community have been affected by the horrific events on July 16, the public is encouraged to show support and solidarity by lining the procession route.

Service at First Baptist Church - Ft. Oglethorpe, GA (map)

The funeral service begins at 2 p.m. Parking at the church is reserved for family and friends of the Smith family. The public should access First Baptist Church via Gilbert Drive. Lafayette Road in front of and immediately outside of First Baptist Church will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on July 28.

Funeral Procession to Chattanooga National Cemetery

The Funeral Procession will begin at approximately 2:45 p.m. From First Baptist Church, the procession will travel north on Lafayette Road to Battlefield Parkway to I-75 North to Highway 153 North to Amnicola Highway to Wilcox Boulevard to Holtzclaw Avenue and into the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Road Closures: Highway 153 North will be closed from approximately 3:30 p.m. until the procession passes. Traffic will be stopped at crossroads as the procession passes. Non-processional traffic is urged to avoid these sections of I-75 and Highway 153 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. View closure map.

Chattanooga National Cemetery Service (map)

The service, which begins at approximately 4 p.m., is open primarily to family, friends, service members, law enforcement and dignitaries. If not part of the funeral procession or family, the public must use the shuttle service from Engel Stadium. CARTA will be providing free shuttle service from Engel Stadium to the Chattanooga National Cemetery starting at 2 p.m.
Closures: Holtzclaw Avenue from Bailey Avenue to 12th Street will be closed beginning at 3 p.m. Detours will be posted.