Benny Dwayne Close

Benny Dwayne Close age 63, of Smithville passed away Monday night December 8, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14,1962 to his mother, Nancy Ellen Hudson Close and his late father Benny Walker Close. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Elaine Fine Close; nephew, Zachary Close; maternal grandparents, Wilson and Verdie Hudson and paternal grandparents, Alton and Grace Close. Mr. Close was of Baptist Faith, was a Shriner and a Mason, also served in United States Marines and he was a Truck Driver. He is survived by 2 daughters, Shayna (Brandon) Taylor of Smithville and Kirby (Kyle) Morton of McMinnville; son, Bryan (Leighann) Fine of New York; grandchildren, Bryce Francis, Orla Fine, Blake Fine, Bryli Fine, Caleb Taylor, Caley Taylor, Madison Taylor, Aubree Taylor, Kylee Morton, Kailyn Morton, Kamden Morton;2 great-grandchildren, Wilder and Selah;mother, Nancy Close of Watertown; sister, Mary Grace (Howard) Bennett of Hermitage; 2 brothers, Daryl Close of Dowelltown, and David (Renee) Close of Watertown. Funeral services will be held Friday 12 Noon December 12, 2025, with Bro. Mike Gay officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday 4 PM until 7 PM and on Friday 9 AM until the time of the service at 12:PM. The family ask in addition to flowers donations may be made to Shriners in memory of Mr. Close. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Close family.

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