Willie J. Smith Obituary in Marianna at Vann Funeral Home

Obituary For Willie J. Smith

Mr. Willie J. Smith, of Malone, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Jackson Hospital.

He was a member of the Snowhill African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Graveside Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM from the Snowhill Cemetery.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance regarding masks and social distancing will be followed for the safety of the family and those who attend the viewing and graveside service.

Mr. Smith leaves to celebrate his legacy, a loving family:

One Son: Lamar Smith of Malone, Florida

Three Daughters: Cassandra Smith of Malone, Florida; Sonya Davis of Virginia; and Martha Williams of Dothan, Alabama

Three Grandsons: Marques Smith of Graceville, Florida; Carlos Smith of Marianna, Florida; and Darion Perry of Malone, Florida

One Brother: Tom (Daisy) Smith, Jr. of Malone, Florida

Two Sisters: Mary (Loyal) Henderson of Miami, Florida; and Virginia Wright of Jacksonville, Florida

And numerous other relatives and many dear friends.

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Uncle Willie was always a kind soul with a sweet smile. His signature saying was..."me, me, me with a hearty laugh"! He will be missed, but the comfort is knowing that he is pain-free & rejoicing. The Smith Crew (Ponder -Granddaddy, Lee-Uncle Espy/DocDaddyO/Gabby, KW-Dad/Trailblazer/Papa/K) are all welcoming "Doc" into the kingdom.
RIP Uncle Willie...until we meet again ^i^ The Smith-Robinson Family Kathy, Jarell, Meagan-Alexis & Elijah 🙏🏾

My Deepest Condolences to the Smith Family especially Sonja Barnes Davis. Your Dad will be "Greatly Missed". May God Bless and Keep you is our prayer.
Audrey Ward and Family

Uncle Willie will be missed but NEVER forgotten. He is dearly loved by all who he has ever come into contact with. He is now resting peacefully for a very short period of time. One day very soon he will awake! Jesus will call his name and say come out of that Memorial tomb! Revelation 21:4 says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry be anymore. The former things have passed away! To all of the family! I love you all and wish I could be there with you all! May Jehovah give everyone the strength and peace of mind to cope with the loss of another loved one of ours. Paula Wright, St. Augustine, Florida