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Rufus Smith, Jr.

10/12/1940 - 11/29/2025

Obituary For Rufus Smith, Jr.

Bernard’s Family Funeral Care announces the death of Mr. Rufus Smith, Jr. of Eatonton, Georgia. Mr. Smith passed away at Piedmont Healthcare in Macon, Georgia on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 3:00-6:00 p.m., at The Eatonton Chapel, 103 Willie Bailey Street.

A celebration of life for Mr. Smith will be Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1 pm, at St. John A.M.E. Church, 220 Willie Bailey Drive, Eatonton, Georgia. Interment and committal services will follow at Browns Chapel AME Cemetery, Eatonton, Georgia 31024.

Bernard's Family Funeral Care, The Eatonton Chapel, is entrusted with the care of Mr. Rufus Smith, Jr.

Bernard’s Eatonton Chapel is in charge. 103 Willie Bailey Street, Eatonton, Georgia 31024, (706) 485-4494.


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Donna Waters sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Rufus Smith, Jr. - December 01, 2025

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To the family of the late Mr Rufus Smith Jr. Praying for you all in your time of sorrow. Stay strong and keep the faith. Continue to hold to God's Unchanging Hand. Cherish the memories . Keep them in your heart. Because you all loved him GOD loved him most.

Gwendolyn Foreman & Steve Linder

Georgia and family, I'm sending you my condolences, I truly understand how you all must feel, love ya'll ❤️

Elease Farley

Rufus and family, praying for strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hang on to the memories and treasure the good times with family and friends. God has y'all wrapped in his arms during this time and always.

Mike and Nancy Lewis

Georgia, praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

Debbie Butts

Prayers of love, peace, and comfort are extended to the Smith Family. Dr. Stanley Harris, PCHS 1978

Dr. Stanley Melton Harris

Condolences to the family Rev. Sidney and Lula Jackson

Rev. Sidney Jackson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Bernard's Family Funeral Care, LLC. | GA

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