Mr. Bert Smith, 91, of Gray, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 16, 2025 at his home. He was born September 25, 1933 in Knox County to the late Gilbert and Lona Hardy Smith.
Bert was a farmer and attended both Baptist and Holiness churches. He lived a simple and happy life and enjoyed working on the farm. Bert was a devoted husband and father.
On December 26, 1953, he united in marriage with Lula Smith and to this union two sons were born.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 66 years, Lula Smith; sisters, Edna Jordan, Lillie Mae Smith, Dorothy Vaughn, Bessie Harris and Barbara Thompkins; brothers, Anderson, Bob, Bill, Chester, Walter Berchel and Brack Smith; parents-in-law, Boone and Mary Smith; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Prudie, America, Lola and Dorothy Smith, Marie Jordan, Edna Branstutter, Laura, Margaret, Floretta and Elva Smith, Golden Jordan, Caleb Smith, Bill Vaughn, Hiram Harris, Marcum Spurlock, Jabe, Daniel, Curt, Will and J. L. Smith, Tom Jordan, Willie Branstutter and Clarence Ray Townsley.
Survivors include his loving children, Randal Smith and wife, Shirley, of Augusta and Alvin Smith and girlfriend, Michelle Bright, of Gray; three sisters, Stella Spurlock, Nancy Marie Smith and Patricia Supernaugh and husband, Tom; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Louellen “Dot” Townsley, Marietta Smith, Walter Smith and wife, Catherine, and David Thompkins; several nieces and nephews; special caregivers; among other loved ones and dear friends.
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Tuesday, September 2 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Paul Kenneth Smith and Rev. Ricky Broughton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Anderson Smith Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be family and friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Tuesday, September 2 after 12 Noon until the funeral hour.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
