Willie Victory, age 73, of Smyrna, TN passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. A native of Smyrna, he was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Flossie Porter Victory; his wife Lillie Underwood Victory; and brothers, James Haskell Victory, Everett Houston Victory and Leeroy Victory.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Brother Milton Hicks will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter, Christy Evans and her husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Blake and Delaney Evans all of Smyrna; brother John Victory of Leanna; sisters-in-law Jeanette Victory of Mt. Juliet and Roberta Victory of Smyrna; loving family member Nancy West of Smyrna; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Victory was employed for over 40 years with the Town of Smyrna working mostly in the Water & Sewer Dept. He retired in 2011. His hobbies were tinkering with lawn mowers and small engines. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren who were his pride and joy.

Danny Victory, Frankie Underwood, Randal McCory, Randy Roberts, Jimmy Victory, Ross Pruitt, Dave Miller, Jimmy Evans, John Nokes, and Daniel Victory will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna.