Benjamin L. 'Benny' Smith

Mr. Benjamin L. (Benny) Smith, age 67, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 after a two-year battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Smith Davis; and grandparents, Clifton and Ruby Reed Smith. He is survived by his wife of eleven years, Gail Gregory Smith, Buford, GA; children, Chris and Angie Smith, Buford GA, Kevin and Charlene Smith, Jefferson, GA and Sharee Smith Ayers, Buford, GA; sister and brother in law, Carol and Randy Hurley, Duluth, GA; uncle and aunt, Rev. Copeland and Burnettie Smith, Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Chad Smith, Cody and Andrea Smith, Cailey Smith, Josh and Cassey Canady, Crisany Patrick, Shelby Smith and Nolan Smith; one great grandchild, Noah Canady; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Smith was born September 2, 1945 in Buford, GA and was a 1963 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a retired homebuilder and also some commercial building. He was a Mason and member of Buford Masonic Lodge No 292 F&AM. He was president of Hidden Hills Condo Association in Gatlinburg, TN and a member of the management committee for four years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Benny requested that no memorial service be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buford Masonic Lodge, No. 292 Charity Fund, P.O. Box 1266, Buford, GA 30515 in memory of Benny Smith.

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Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133.