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He was born October 23, 1928 in Waycross to the late Allen Ernest Smith and Susie Spivey Smith. Fred was a lifelong resident of Ware County who retired from CSX Railroad as a switchman after over 27 years of service. In his early years, he worked at his father's cabinet shop and helped build houses. Fred was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church, and he loved fishing and building his own boats.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jeanette Griffin Smith; and two sisters, Catherine Barber and Margaret Sullivan.
Survivors include one daughter, Carole Cribb (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL; two sons, Allen E. Smith of Waycross, and V. Avery Smith (Janalyn) of Covington; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Horace Barber; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (June 1, 2023) at Jordan Cemetery in Dixie Union.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to his tribute wall at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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