12/12/18
Lester Marvin “Red” Smith, age 85 of Lula, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at his residence.
Born on May 28, 1933, he was a son of the late Walter Smith and Irene Chitwood Smith. Mr. Smith was a diesel mechanic and owner and operator of Red’s Used Equipment. He served his country proudly in the United States Army after the Korean conflict. Mr. Smith was currently the oldest male member of Enon Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, playing Bingo, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Alice Dodd; brother-in-law, Ronald Sullens; sister-in-law, Cathy Railey.
Surviving are wife of 55 years, Ernestine Sullens Smith of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy & Dale Fowler of Cleveland; granddaughter, Lauren Chambers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Ralph & Ruby Smith of Gainesville, Chillos & Glenice Smith of Dawsonville, Clarence & Jeanette Smith of Cleveland and Horace & Debbie Smith of Banks County; sisters, Bobbie Crumley of Gainesville and Virginia Banks of Lula; brothers-in-law, Raymond Sullens of Cleveland, Wendell Sullens and Mike Sullens both of Alto; special aunt and uncle, Lucy & Carl Waldon of Alto.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Enon Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Ledbetter, Rev. Ralph Smith, and Rev. Clint Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Brian Stephens officiating and military honors provided by the United States Army, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-8 pm on Friday.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
