Elder Tom Willie Smith

10/07/1926 - 03/07/2020

Obituary For Elder Tom Willie Smith

Tom Willie Smith of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on March 7, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

Tom Willie Smith was born in Swain Burgh, Georgia to Mother: Willie Mae Brown, Father : Dennis Smith on October 7, 1926.

He worked as a truck driver; riding the long roads from Florida to New York, in his words "95 going North". He retired from Marsha and Tommie Bond Grove Service after 20 years. He enjoyed being a member of Masonic Lodge #347 where he served since 1986. He also enjoyed Missionary work as well as singing in quartet group. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He lived and breathed the bible and lived his life by no mans rules. He recieved numerous awards as an minister/masonary and was involved in most worshipful Union Grand Lodge, most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida since 1987.

Tom Smith is survived by his wife of 34 years, Allyne Smith; Children, Cynthia Hudson-Spann (Caretaker);Carl Smith (Jennifer);Thaleria Smith Long (Robert), John Smith (Williemae), Larry Smith, Harriett Hudson; Siblings, Adline Kent Jesup, Annie Bogan Jesup, Teresa Alford(Hubert), Minnie Sweeting (Pritchard), Reva Pasley Jesup, Dorothy Baker, Lue Bertha Barton (Ned), Jessie Brinson and Betty Douglas (Leon), William Brinson (Queen) Grandchildren, Cyntheria Payne (Boo Bootsy/Punkin) (Jorge); Cedrick Spann; Great grandchildren, Kamory Spann( Lil' Cedrick), Jayla Payne, Daphne Payne (Peanut); Paityn Payne; Loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will deeply miss him.

He was proceded in death by (5)Brothers Charlie Adkins II, Ronnie Brinson, George King, Charlie Brinson, and Randel Adkins; (3) Sisters; Frankie Adkins Garner, Christine Bristine Colley, and Mary King Cheatham.

Public visitation for Rev. Tom Smith will take place on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Chapel in Vero Beach, FL. A Celebration of his life will convene on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00am at the Vero Beach Church of Christ in Vero Beach, FL. Burial will follow in Gifford, FL.

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