Edsel Bunyan “Smitty” Smith, 90, of Byron, Georgia died on Monday, December 16, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:30 am at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Reverend Ben Wells officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Snow's Memorial Chapel.
He was born to William A.M. and Maud Graham Smith. He was retired from the military after serving 26 years (4 years for the U.S. Navy and 22 years for the U.S. Air Force). Edsel also served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Fort Valley, Georgia.
He is survived by his daughters, Darlene (Bruce) Hearn and Debbie (Butch) Groeper; grandchildren, Keith (Alison) Groeper, Christy Green, and Chelsy Fee; great-grandchildren, Kolby Green, Laila Camp, and Nate Groeper.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ammons Smith; sister, Myrtle Tidwell and brother, Edward A. Smith.
The family request donations to be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 886 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.snowspn.com for the Smith family.