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Earl Smith Obituary
A celebration of life service will be held Monday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. at Marietta's Eastside Baptist Church, where Smith and his wife, Rachel, were founding members. A private burial service will follow.
One of eight children of sharecroppers in rural Whitfield County, Smith "wanted to get stuff done," said Sam Olens, who was chairman of the Cobb County Commission from 2002 to 2010.
Smith never sought elected office until he was voted in as chairman of the Cobb County Commission in 1984 in a Republican sweep of Atlanta's burgeoning northern suburbs attributed, at least in part, to the popularity of President Ronald Reagan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Smith
6 Entries
Sue Burton
February 15, 2024
Will always regret I didn't know in time. Am cherishing the moments of chatting with Rachel and with Earl at EBC and various places about town.
What wonderful people - will be missed! Together with our Lord now.
Sharon Schlipf
February 5, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to you and Barry and Sheryl and her family at this sad time. The best of Earl and Rachel live on in his daughters and granddaughters! May God´s Incredible blessings and memories be yours especially in the upcoming weeks and months of 2024. Each of you is in my prayers!!
Sharon Schlipf
Martha Springer
February 4, 2024
Earl was a fine man and such an important member of Eastside over the years. God bless his family in the days ahead.
Kitty Almand
February 3, 2024
Dear Debbie, Your Father had a wonderful long life. He was a great influence in Cobb County. Wishing you and your family all the best!
And... Good luck picking out the "Dress" ! Lots of Love.
Sams Jr. Garvis L.
February 3, 2024
Of the five men during my lifetime, I can think of you contributed the most to this county... Earl is in that group. This county would not be where it is without him. Bless his heart, what a full life and I´m sure he enjoyed ot it, but certainly the county benefited by all of it.
Lisa Rossbacher, President Emerita, Southern Polytechnic State University
February 3, 2024
Earl was a wonderful community citizen, leader. and supporter of Southern Polytechnic State University. He will live on through his many contributions to making Marietta and Cobb County a better place. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
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Feb
4
Visitation
2:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home
180 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Feb
5
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Eastside Baptist Church
2450 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA
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Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory - Marietta Chapel180 Church Street NE P. O. Box 1026, Marietta, GA 30060
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