Gene Odas Smith is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty; daughters, Christina Davis and Lisa Moon Stanley (Terry); son, Michael (Julia); special son/brother, Hugh Edwards; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Hollis Smith; mother, Laufiree Smith; brother, Howard Smith; and great-grandson, Axl James Wolfgang. He was an amazing, loving husband to Betty. The love he had for her cannot be put into words. He was the best dad, Poppy and great Poppy possible and loved them all unconditionally. Gene served in the Navy and faithfully served God while sharing his faith with the world. He went on mission trips, was involved in Church ministries like the prison ministry. His grandson once did an assignment on him during elementary school in which he was asked what he wanted people to remember about him and he said that he liked to help people. His family will celebrate his life with visitation on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 10:30-12:30 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel. There will be a graveside service at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL beginning at 2:00.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutstrussvillechapel.com for the Smith family.
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