Milton Martin “Marty” Smith, Jr. born May 11, 1951, of Lipscomb, Alabama, died peacefully in his home surrounded by those he loved on November 25, 2020. Marty graduated from Jones Valley High School before receiving his business degree from Jacksonville State University. He was married to Deborah Smith on August 28, 2001. He spent his career in industrial sales with P&E, Consolidated Pipe, and Worcester Controls. He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Furmanski, his stepson Johnny Wright, and his grandson Whit Golson. He is survived by his wife Debbie; his sister Morrell (Milton) Butler; his children Matt (Julie) Smith, Megan (Bret) Golson, and Josh Wright; and his grandchildren Hunter, Lorelei, Johnny Jay, Miriam, Ryker, Colt, Grace, and Evelyn. Marty loved his family, fishing, the beach and Alabama football. His infectious laugh and fun humor endeared him to all who met him. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1pm at Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, with public visitation from 12-1. Graveside service to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer.