It is with deepest and heartfelt sorrow that Lavender's Funeral Service announces the passing of MR. WILLIE E. "BILLY" SMITH, 65 of Panola, Alabama, on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

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PUBLIC VISITATION for Mr. Willie E."Billy" Smith of Panola, Alabama will be Friday, October 2, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service

THE HOMEGOING CELEBRATION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY of Mr.Willie E. “Billy” Smith, will be Saturday,October 3, 2026, 1:00 PM at Zion Valley MB Church, 3555 Panola Parkway CR-34 in Panola, AL. The body of Mr. Smith will lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service.

INTERMENT will immediately follow the service in Salem AME Zion Church Cemetery, also in Panola, AL. Pastor Calvin Finch, will be The Eulogist.

The Smith Family Chose The Professional, Experienced, & Compassionate Funeral Directors & Staff of: Lavender's Funeral Service 11233 Highway 17 South - Aliceville, AL 35442. 205-373-2420.