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Lonnie Smith Obituary

LONNIE ALBERT SMITH 1934 - 2011 Mr. Lonnie Albert Smith was born on June 13, 1934 in DeKalb County, Alabama and passed away on January 15, 2011 at Bethany House after an extended illness. He retired from Uniroyal after 25 years. He was a member of High Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Dowdell Smith; daughter, Sharon Smith Hancock; special friend, Ann Walls; and sister, Mary Hughes. He is survived by his son, Mike A. Smith (Laurel Eichelman) of Ringold, GA; daughters, Chris Starr (Trey) of Auburn, Kim Ingram (Robert) of Marvyn; five grandchildren, Wayne Hancock (Tamara) of Chattanooga, TN, Sabrina Bouldin (Trent) of Tennessee; Morgan Starr of Auburn; Carla Ingram of Marvyn; Mark Ingram of Marvyn; four great grandchildren, Jasmine, Shawn, Mark, and Lucas Bouldin; sisters, Melvin Portwood of Fyffe, AL, Jewel Hughes of Dawson, AL; brother-in-law, Leiland Hughes of Rock Springs, GA; several special friends; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM until the funeral hour at Fredericks Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Fredericks Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Rusty Sowell officiating. The family would like to thank the Hospice Advantage of EAMC staff for all their love and support during his illness. They held a special place in his heart. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Providence Baptist Church, Youth Group or Hospice Advantage. Fredericks Funeral Home is directing. www.fredericksfh.com

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Published by The Opelika-Auburn News on Jan. 16, 2011.

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Vicky Whatley

January 22, 2011

Chris and Kim, I am sorry I was not able to be with you during this sorrowful time. I am having some medical issues, but am getting better. Please know that I would have been there if I could have. Let me know if there is anything you need, and again, my deepest condolences on the death of your father.

Alice Chamblee

January 18, 2011

Mike, Kim and Chris,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Just remember that your Mom and Dad were very proud of you all. Great memories from High Hope Baptist.
Love,
Alice Chamblee

January 16, 2011

To all the family and friends of Lonnie, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Wish I was able to be with each of you at this time so I could meet each of you. I live in Wichita Falls, TX and will not be able to be there in time to be with you'll. I found out about Lonnie passing on the 16th. Lonnie and I lost track of each other as we got older, but I still have fond memories of us in our childhood years. May God be with each of you at this time of loss. Lonnie and I have the same first name. Melvin and Jewel, I think of you often. Love from me, Cousin Lonnie Alford Smith and my wife Shirley.

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