Mr. Marvin Smith Obituary in Rome at F.K. Jones Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Marvin Smith

Marvin Smith was born in Atlanta, GA in Grady Hospital on September 7, 1941 to Marvin Smith and Flora Adele Bishop Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert and David Smith and grandson Larry Hyde. Marvin went to glory on the morning July 1, 2022.

Marvin was educated in Florida, Georgia and Ohio. He was employed by the Ohio Youth Commission and worked with juvenile delinquents. In Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation in Florida he worked as a youth coordinator and recreational specialist. He retired as a HON worker from the Cedartown facility. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Bible Study and acting as associate minister at First Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Rockmart, GA.

He is survived by Beverly his wife of 47 years. He leaves to mourn two brothers Dallas Smith (Linda) of Columbus, Ohio and Michael Smith (Barbara) of Tampa, Florida. His Aunt Janice e and Uncle Sam Bishop live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He loved all of his children: Tammy Franklin (Columbus, OH), Marvina (Fred) Leatherwood of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vita Smith and Gerard Goforth Sr. (both in Bluffton, S.C.), and Shawn (Shanda) Craig (Rowlett, Texas). Stephanie Craig, Sheryl (Ron) Wilson, (all of Columbus, Ohio). The grandchildren are Craig Aubrey ,Shelby, Co’Meh, Travis, Marcus, Rion, Carmese, Freddy, N’sya, Kyren, Jaylen, Gerard Jr. Cristina, and Chauntelle. Great-grandchildren are Emmaley, Leona, Legend, Jenari Khimera, Creedence, Kye’Reu, Shawn III, Jewellyanna, Isabella, Ramina. And there are many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Marvin Smith, 80 of Rockmart, GA transitioned on Friday, July 1, 2022. We will Celebrate the Life of Mr. Marvin Smith on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12 noon at First Zion Baptist Church in Rockmart, Ga. Interment will follow the service at Pol Memory Gardens (Cedartown).

**Public viewing will be held at First Zion Baptist on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 11 am until the funeral hour.

Keep the family lifted in prayer.

Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.

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Well done thou good and faithful servant thank you for the love you showed us all what a great man it was an honor to have him such a blessing
Chaunte Craig,Tia Craig & Eugene Craig Columbus,Oh

Our Dad, The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Thank you for loving us all and showing us how to love unconditionally. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Love you so much... Your Daughter and Son-in-Law Ronnie and Sheryl Wilson

To the Smith and Philpot Family, there are those who cares and share your loss. May you find strenght and comfort in the memories of your love one, and the love of family and friend. God Bless Barbara Jones

I cherish every moment we shared Daddy. You taught me love. Heaven is now your home, I love you for life and eternity.

To the Smith family and extended family and friends Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Father I know he meant a lot Please stay strong as we are with you God bless you all Sending my love Tammy's sister Menika Smith Orangeburg South Carolina

My sincere condolences to the family and hugs and love to Beverly you are in my prayers. Wanda Crawford

My prayers, condolences and love are with Beverly and your entire family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time of bereavement. Much love always your namesake, Beverly Ann Stevenson, Rome Ga