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William LeRoy Smith

Obituary Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015

William LeRoy Smith, age 81, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015.

Mr. Smith was born on July 24, 1934 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late William H. and Lois Bunch Smith. He was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church, and was a member of Cornelia Lodge # 92 F. & A.M. Mr. Smith was a graduate of North Georgia Technical College. He was owner and operator of Smith’s Small Engine Repair for 21 years, and later retired from the City of Toccoa with 13 years of service. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gerrin Smith; sisters, Florence Hutto; Gladys Galloway; brother, Charles Smith.

Survivors include his daughters, Shelia Allen, of Cornelia; Lisa Carlyle; sister and brother-in-law. Gloria and Mitchell Cromer, of Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law. Monte and Genell Smith, of Cornelia; Edwin and Shirley Smith, of Mt. Airy; Marvin and Gloria Smith, of Baldwin; Doug and Carolyn Smith, of Demorest; grandchildren, Chad and Kimberly Allen, Brandy Allen, Ashlie and Joseph Peck, Taylor Carlyle; great grandchildren, Chasitity, Sidney, and Addison Allen; Baylie Peck; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, November 23, 2015.

In lieu of flowers special memorials or donations may be made to the Habersham County Wall of Honor for Veterans, P.O. Box 298, Demorest, Georgia 30535

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Smith family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral Date
11/24/2015 at 2:00PM
Funeral Home
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
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(706) 778-1700
Address
245 Highway 441 S, P.O. Box 58, Demorest 30535
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