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Obituary For Dr. Willie Smith, Jr.
Dr. Willie T. Smith, Jr., age 83, of Carrollton, GA will have his Celebration of Life service on Sunday November 15, 2020 at 4 PM at Westside Cemetery, Carrollton, GA. Viewing will be Saturday November 14, 2020 from 3-5 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
Dr. Smith was born on March 20, 1937 in Carroll County, GA to the late Willie T. Smith , Sr. and Velma Smith. He departed this earthly life on November 12, 2020.
Dr. Smith was baptized in Jesus’ name in the late 1950s by the late Bishop D. Braziel. He received the Holy Ghost. While at Bethlehem Temple in Rome, GA, he received teaching from the great early pioneer of the Pentecostal Apostolic Movements. He was the founder and pastor of Bethlehem Temple in Carrollton, GA.
Dr. Smith was well educated. He graduated from Cedar Hill High School. He received several diplomas: Battey State Institution of Nursing; Coosa Valley Technical School in Electrical, heating & Air Conditioning; Atlanta Area Tech in Armed Security. He received a BA from West Georgia College. He went on to study abroad in Amon Jordan and Israel. He received a bachelor’s degree from Covington Theological Seminary & Bible College. He later earned a master’s degree in Theology. He obtained his Doctor of Ministry on August 12, 1994.
Dr. Smith was a true servant of God. He was the President and Founder of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.; Founder of the Carroll County Infant Mortality Council, Inc.; Organizer of the Polk Chapter #37 of Disabled American Veterans; was appointed by the mayor to CAFI Board; was Vice Chairman of Carroll County DFACS; a member of the Superintendent’s Special Advisory Committee on Race Relations; member of the board for Carroll County Soup Kitchen; just to name a few of his many services in the community.
Dr. Smith will forever hold a place in the community that he served. His memories shall forever be cherished by his wife, Annie Smith and their four children.
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Final arrangements have been entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel. 770-836-0066.
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Add A CondolenceI never had the pleasure of meeting your loved one.
Even still, today I am sharing in your sorrow and wishing you peace.
Please feel and be assured of God's loving arms around you as He promises to carry you through every heartache. Isaiah 46:4
Furthermore, the promise that God has made is soon to be a reality. John 3:16; 5:28, 29 & Revelation 21:3-5
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All the best to you and yours.
May the Lord bless the Smith family in the loss of their love one. T. Smith, Ssv,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, may you find comfort and peace in the reading of God's word. Revelation 21:3,4: Acts 24:15: John 5:28,29 Albert & Darlene C
Annie, I am sorry for your loss. He was appreciated and respected at the Carroll County Veterans Park and he will be missed. His many prayers shared as our chaplain will be remembered forever.
My mom Min. Sis. Nancy Johnson and family send our sincere condolences to mother Annie Smith My mom told me to tell you that she loves you and is praying for you all.
With love, Sis. Nancy Johnson & Family
Well I met Bishop Smith when I was just a little girl he was one of the realest true men of God I know he always had a smile to light up a room..And the stuff that he spoke in my life came true..Man I really am going to miss him so much..
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