Doyle Smith

Doyle Smith, age 72, of the Fairview Community, Demorest, GA, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Mr. Smith was born on February 3, 1943 in the Batesville Community to the late J.C. and Gertrude Wood Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kara Grace Smith.

He was a member of Providence Baptist church, where he served as Chairman of the Deacons and Adult Sunday School teacher. Mr. Smith was retired from the North Georgia Technical College as an Instructor of Advanced Machine Technology and CNC with over 30 years of loyal and dedicated service. He received the Lighthouse Award and was inducted into the North Georgia Technical College Hall of Fame. Mr. Smith spent six years in the United States Army Reserves. He enjoyed working in his church and gardening. Mr. Smith loved and adored his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Kimsey Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Chad and Allison Smith and Kerry and Cindy Smith, both of Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Tony Irvin, and sister, Carolyn Colston, all of Demorest; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Robin Smith of Demorest; and grandchildren, Hawk, Aden, Lije, Olivia and Alex Smith.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Providence Baptist Church with Dr. Don Drawdy, Rev. Terry Rice, and Rev. Scott Doster officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the funeral home.

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

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