JB Smith age 87, of the Persimmon Community passed away Aug. 27, 2022. He was the son of the late Chester Franklin Smith Sr., and Inez Mulligan Smith. He was also preceded in death by one sister Beatrice Player; four brothers W.C. Smith, Ernest Smith, Carl Smith and Billy Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lavalda (Val) Nichols Smith; daughter Ann Smith, April (Tim) Jones; son Tim (Lori) Smith; two grandchildren, Laurel, and Corbin; brothers, Frank Smith, Donald Smith and several nieces and nephews.
JB enjoyed doing yard work, he also enjoyed fishing, sports of all kinds, auto racing and was an avid Braves fan. He also was a great handy man that was able to fix anything. He enjoyed doing wood working. He was a faithful member of King Memorial Community Church.
The family received friends on Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022, at Beck Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m. Funeral Service followed at 2 p.m. Aug. 30, 2022, at Beck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Westbrook, and Rev. Glenville Nichols officiating. Interment followed in the Blalock Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to King Memorial Community Church 4922 Persimmon Road Clayton, GA 30525.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
The Clayton Tribune
September 1, 2022