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William Smith Obituary
William Calvin Smith, 89, of Comer, GA, passed away July 24, 2025. He is the son of the late Mitchell & Jessie Smith. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Smith and his brother, Leroy Smith. He was a founding member of Comer Volunteer Fire Department and served for 60 years. He was a member of Comer United Methodist Church. Calvin loved his family deeply, loved his cattle farm and loved his work with Alltel.
The family would like to extend a special appreciation for Della Pass and Katie Meacake and the nursing staff of Brookside Assisted Living in Commerce.
Funeral services will be Saturday July 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Comer United Methodist Church with Rev’s Joshua Carr and Randy Strickland officiating. The family will have a visitation at the funeral home, Friday, July 25, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The interment will be in Comer Cemetery.
Survivors include: Son, Danny & Patti Smith of Cordele, GA; daughter, Dave & Renee Moon of Commerce, GA; Grandchildren, Michelle & Jonathan Sinyard of Cordele, GA, Mandy & Matthew Hinkley of Perry, GA; Parker & Madison Moon of Statham, GA; and Kendell Moon of Gainesville, GA. Great Grandchildren, Caitlin, Bailey Grace Sinyard and Savannah and Sophia Hinkley.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to: T.J & Friends Foundation, P.O. Box 6161, Elberton, GA 30635, www.tjandfriendsfoundation.com
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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963 Highway 98 East, Danielsville, GA 30633
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