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He is survived by his parents Richard (Robin) Smith of Tunnel Hill GA; Grandfather Kenneth Smith, son Andrew Smith and mother of his children Kelsie (Brody) Purkey of Dalton GA; Brothers Jeffery Smith, and Joshua (Amanda) Parnell of Tunnell Hill GA; sister Jennifer Smith of Dallas Texas. Many more family members, cousins, and friends also survive.
At his request the family will have a private memorial at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA, 30721. For more information, please visit www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org.
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