Marvin L. Smith Sr.

Marvin L. Smith Sr. obituary, Columbus, GA

Marvin L. Smith Sr.

Marvin Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus on Feb. 11, 2026.
Mr. Marvin L. Smith, Sr., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on January 27, 1932, to the late Clarence and Marie Smith in Columbus.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Smith, Sr. will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at First African Baptist Church with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Progressive.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Marvin L. Smith, Sr.

Services

Visitation

Feb
12

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road

Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Interment

Feb
13

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165

Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

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Homegoing Celebration

Feb
13

First African Baptist Church

Columbus, GA 31901

11:00 AM
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