Mr. Forrest S. Smith III

Mr. Forrest S. Smith III obituary, Atlanta, GA

Mr. Forrest S. Smith III

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Feb

14

Service

12:00 p.m.

Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel (1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA, 30310)

1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310

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Feb

14

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1:00 p.m.

Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel (1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA, 30310)

1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310

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Forrest Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. - West End Chapel on Feb. 11, 2026.
Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Forrest S. Smith III of Atlanta, GA, will be Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 1:00PM; Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA, 30310.

Interment: Southview Cemetery.

A public viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Final arrangements entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel. (404) 758-1731.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

14

Service

12:00 p.m.

Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel (1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA, 30310)

1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310

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Feb

14

Service

1:00 p.m.

Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel (1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA, 30310)

1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

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