Mr. Willie J. Smith, of Malone, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Jackson Hospital.

He was a member of the Snowhill African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Graveside Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM from the Snowhill Cemetery.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance regarding masks and social distancing will be followed for the safety of the family and those who attend the viewing and graveside service.

Mr. Smith leaves to celebrate his legacy, a loving family:

One Son: Lamar Smith of Malone, Florida

Three Daughters: Cassandra Smith of Malone, Florida; Sonya Davis of Virginia; and Martha Williams of Dothan, Alabama

Three Grandsons: Marques Smith of Graceville, Florida; Carlos Smith of Marianna, Florida; and Darion Perry of Malone, Florida

One Brother: Tom (Daisy) Smith, Jr. of Malone, Florida

Two Sisters: Mary (Loyal) Henderson of Miami, Florida; and Virginia Wright of Jacksonville, Florida

And numerous other relatives and many dear friends.