John H. Smith, Jr., age 86, of 8604 Highway 230 West, Unadilla, died Monday, February 9, 2015, at his residence.
Born in Dooly County, he was the son of the late John H. Smith and Alma Lois Scott Smith. He was a farmer, worked for the Boll Weevil Eradication Program and served as a park attendant at Highland Park on the Chattahoochee River. His greatest love was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include:
Wife: June Gresham Smith of Unadilla
Sons:
Ralph Smith (Susan) of Unadilla
Wayne Smith (Dawn) of Unadilla
Grandchildren:
Amy Thompson (Mark) of Pineview
Justin Smith (LaRae) of Unadilla
Travis Smith (Stephanie) of Unadilla
Jarred Smith of Unadilla
Great Grandchildren: 4
Step Grandchildren: 4
Step Great Grandchildren: 7
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha S. Roberts and Emily S. Brannen.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM Wednesday, February 11 in Snow United Methodist Church with interment in Walnut Cemetery in Unadilla.
The family will greet friends 1 - 2:30 PM Wednesday, February 11 at the church.
Memorial gifts may be made to Snow United Methodist Church, c/o Joann Kirkus, 8515 Highway 230, Unadilla, GA 31091 or Pruitt Health Hospice, 708 East 16th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
John H. Smith, Jr.