Gary Lewis Smith Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Gary Lewis Smith

The funeral services for the late Mr. Gary Lewis Smith of 2533 U.S. Hwy 82 West, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Greater 2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Elder Otis Robinson, Sr. will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page. At the request of the family there will be no public viewing of the remains.

Mr. Gary Lewis Smith was born on November 26, 1969 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Mr. And Mrs. John Lewis and Mattie Ellen Thomas Smith.

Gary was educated in the Worth County Public School System and graduated from Worth County High School in 1987. He furthered his education by attending Moultrie Technical College and receiving a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Gary gave his life to Christ and attended Faith and Prayer Missionary Church in Sylvester, Georgia, where he was baptized.

Gary was united in Holy Matrimony to Wanda Moore on November 10, 2022 in Albany, Georgia.

On March 21, 2023, at his home in Sylvester, Georgia, this soldier was called to come in from Labor to Reward. His parents and a son, Tracy Kendrick, have all preceded him in death.

Gary leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Wanda Moore Smith; his children, Jamilha M. Frazier, Brittany Jackson, Ja’ Len Smith, Barron Jackson, Devin McNeal, Jamilya Mayo, Jeremiah McGee, Shonteria Jackson, Qwontavious Jackson, Ja’Kari Moore, Titus Moore-Baker, Davrius Moore-Baker, Tony Moore, and with special love and affection to Qwenesha Baker, Ky’Myada Baker; fourteen grandchildren; his siblings, Clovis Gardner, Leon (Delma) Hope, Linda Hall, Leroy Hope, Charlotte Hope, Vontresia Hope, Reginald Keith (Kanane) Smith, Tony Smith, Stanley Hope, Denise Hope, Christopher Hope; his mother-in-law, Estoria Moore; other in-laws, Sylvia (Ricky) Hutchings, Christine Sampson, Cedric Moore, Linda Moore, Carolyn Moore, Robert Perkins, Johnnie Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Sending prayers love and our condolences. 💜🙏💚🙏❤️ Ms. P Bryant & family

Thank you for always making my day cuz! The Laughs and the jokes! No one ever did them better or was prepared for what ever can out of your mouth! We Love you cuz

I showed you love when you were here and I'll share that love with your beautiful wife and children♥️

Having you as an uncle was truly a blessing. I'm going to miss the laughs, jokes and good times we shared. Thank you for always looking out for us and keeping us safe. Enjoy Heaven and tell Grandma and Granddad that we love them. Rest easy and we love you, Uncle Gary. Your Nephew, Dez

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends Grover McCullors

My baby brother I'm missing you so much. I always thought that I would be the first to go. Going through some many treatment for cancer. Me and you had treatment together and you were the one that God choose to call home. I thank God for having you in my life, so many memories. Take your rest in him until we meet again. Love you baby G. Your brother Leroy.

Words can't explain the way you all are feeling but just know he isn't suffering no more. If you all need anything I am a call away. Love Sandy Wimbley

Words can't explain the way you all are feeling but just known that you all are in my prayers everyday.

Everytime Gary was around me he was always laughing and joking and making people smile. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed. Delphine Thomas

We extend our deepest sincere condolences to the Gary's families and friends. Sending so much love, and praying for your strength at this most difficult time. Terry & Canesta Hicks