Pursey Smith Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Pursey Smith

Graveside service for Pursey Smith, 58, of Loachapoka, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Pine Level Cemetery, 4650 Arrowhead Road, Loachapoka, AL 36865, Reverend Robert Cadenhead will officiate.

Mr. Smith, who passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, was born November 17, 1961 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Smith will be Friday, November 13, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife, Leslie Smith of Auburn, AL; seven children, Treddie (Ashley) Matthews, Travis (Audrey) Matthews, Kizzy Matthews, Cederick (Ashley) Matthews, Kimberly (Vernell) Matthews Patterson, Perkeila Matthews all of Loachapoka, AL and Frederick (Camill) Matthews of Auburn, AL; two brothers, Willie Frank (Linda) Smith and Tony Smith both of Loachapoka, AL; mother-in-law, Queen Matthews of Loachapoka, AL; three sisters-in-law, Betty Townsend, Trudy (George) Burks and Monica Matthews all of Loachapoka, AL; two brothers-in-law, Charlie (Mary) Matthews, Jr. and George Matthews both of Loachapoka, AL; twenty-nine grandchildren, Charlexia, Treddie, Jr., Liberty, Cameron, Tredee, Trinity, Kalil, Jaden, La’miyah, Frederick, Jr., Taylynn, Tylynn, Alena, Ashton, Za’niya, Cederick, Jr., Cedarius, Ce’myiah, Za’Keirra, Aliyah, Jamarcus, Travon, Da Jour, Javier, Rayshawn, Nina, Londyn, Cater, A’dravian; special cousins, Garyson Hall and Tom Hall both of Loachapoka, AL; best friends, Hosea (Ernestine) Torbert, Jasmine Taylor both of Opelika, AL, Sabrina Pink, Diane (Willie) Yancey, Terry (Sizzy) Fields all of Loachapoka, AL, Darren Power of Tuskegee, AL and Brad Ford of Jackson Gap, AL; a host of nieces nephews, cousins and friends.

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Sorry for your loss Jacqueline Ware

Sorry for your loss

My deepest condolences to Lisa and family Thinking and praying for you. During this time of sorrow and grief. Much Love...
Linda Whitlow

Pursey will always be within your heart and the many others that loved him. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts.. Your cousins, BayBay, Pat and Alice

Mr. Pursey was a dedicated employee and faithful friend to many at Lee County Youth Development Center for nearly twenty years. He was so patient with the children we served and a person we all depended on. God rest his soul and our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.
Laura Cooper

It was with great sadness. I learned the passing of Uncle Pursey .A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven, In these difficult times , I want to offer my Sincerest condolences to Aunt Lisa and family sending much love, prayers and hugs to you all .God welcomed home a beautiful Angel that will forever live in our heart's.

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