Calvin Smith

Calvin Smith obituary, Cottondale, AL

Calvin Smith

Calvin Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and Crematory on Feb. 13, 2026.
Calvin Leon Smith, 73, of Cottondale, passed away February 12, 2026, at his residence.

Calvin was an avid Bama Football Fan…. Roll Tide! He also enjoyed softball and bowling, where he made many lifelong friends over the years as part of the Tuscaloosa Bowling League. He also enjoyed softball. Calvin worked for many years with RPS and Haliburton.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents Clifton Smith and Ola Mae Pardue and a sister Karen Littleton. He is survived by his wife, of 20 years, Vickie Hine Smith, children Chris Smith (Amy) of Woodstock, Scott Smith (Tammy) of Ralph, Brandy Richey (Bridgett) of Cottondale, Candy Smith of Calera, Joseph Smith of Fosters, Adam Smith of Fosters, Megan Angeloff of Springhill, TN, Matthew Sasser (Jennifer) of Goldsboro, NC, siblings Diane Ray of Pineville, LA, Roxie Milligan of Pineville, LA, Ricky Littleton of Montgomery, Donnie Ray Littleton (Sue) of Pineville, LA, 22 ½ grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their most sincere thanks to Randy and Brenda Clanton, Eugene and Elaine Owens and the Staff of ACG Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 2:00pm, 14207 Keenes Mill Road, Cottondale, AL 35453. *Everyone is requested to wear Alabama Attire! *

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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