Jefferson Smith

Published 11:31 am Monday, June 29, 2015

Mr. Jefferson Smith, 60, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015, in Foley.

Mr. Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore.

Those who preceded him in death include his wife, Linda Smith; parents, Henry and Lula Smith; brothers, Roy James, Johnny Smith and Joel Smith; and sisters, Sarah Libby Paul, Edna Flowers and Ruth Lumbard.

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Survivors include his two daughters, Shelia (Thomas Lindsey) Smith of Stapleton and Becky Smith (Brandon) Henderson of Atmore; one brother, Marvin (Carol) James of Foley; two sisters, Elaine (Bo) White of Bay Minette and Donna (Don) Nefzer of Mobile; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Jackie) Presley of Pensacola, Fla.; two grandchildren, Jamie Kimbler and Katie Godwin and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 29, at 10 a.m. from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joe Welch officiating.

Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday, June 28, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Alan (Bo) White, Jimmy White, Phillip White, Kelly White, Billy White and Robbie Garrett. Honorary pallbearer was Tony Embley.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, was in charge of all arrangements.