Francis McDowell Small, Sr.

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Francis McDowell Small, Sr. age 91 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Thursday, February 3, 2022.  Mr. Small was born in Belmont, North Carolina, a son of the late Edward Jerome Small and Georgia Walker Shulte.  Mr. Small was retired from Lathem Time Recorder Corporation after thirty-three years of service.  Mr. Small was a member of the Stone Mountain Masonic Lodge # 449, Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Club in Clarkesville, Georgia, and the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Jefferson.  Mr. Small was a lover of family, old music, and antique cars.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by grandchildren, Shari and Josh Small and his step-father, Wallace Shulte.

Survivors include his wife of seventy-one years, Betty Barrett Small of Jefferson.  Son, Frank “Mack” Small, Jr. of Jefferson, David Edward Small (Susan) of Jefferson.  Daughter, Lisa Small Ashcraft (Darren) of Loganville, son, Steven Allen Small of Jefferson.  Grandchildren, Dwain Baxter, Sabrina Wilder, Shane Small, Brandy Ashcraft, Shelby Ashcraft, Carly Ashcraft, Latasha Small, Dustin Small, Kayten Meeks, and Bradley Small.

Great grandchildren, Caylee Small, Trinten Arrowood, Ashton Baxter, Maison Baxter, Hailey Burdette, Matthew Small, Katie Wilder, Hunter Wilder, Tiana Ann Andrews, Isaac Parker, and Lizzie Parker.

Funeral services will be held 5:00 P.M. Sunday, February 6, 2022, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Brent Gilstrap officiating.  The family will receive friends 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. at Evans Funeral Home prior to the service.  In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Small, his remains will be cremated following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Masonic Children's Home, P.O. Box 4183, Macon, Georgia  31208.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467.

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