Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Broadus Fred Smith, age 88, of Jefferson, who passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Mr. Smith was born in Pompano Beach, Florida, a son to the late William Edward Smith Sr. and the late Mary Frances Smoak Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church and was a member of the Baraccas Sunday School Class. Mr. Smith was retired from the United States Post Office and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brother, William Edward Smith Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Pat Smith; daughters and son in laws, Mary Katherine and Dan VanNus, Ann and Bryan Jackson all of Jefferson; grandchildren, Dana VanNus (Ryan) Doss, Erin VanNus, Greg (Alexis) VanNus, Caroline Jackson (Thomas) Mott, Zachary Jackson, and Hannah Jackson; great grandchildren, Vann Doss and Ava VanNus.
Funeral Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Helms officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens, Jefferson, Georgia. The family will receive friends 2
