Billy Chester Smith, age 73, passed on January 27, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Bridges Street, Buena Vista, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Billy Chester Smith was born January 7, 1951 to the late Hester Mae Swan Smith and James Smith in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Marion County, Georgia. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harry Smith and Otis Smith. Billy was a very proud father, one son preceded him in death also, Dexter Hawkins. After many years of dedicated service Billy retired from the City Sanitation Department of Buena Vista, Georgia.
Being a loving companion, brother, father, grandfather, he leaves a legacy of many fond memories to be cherish by his companion of thirty years, Elizabeth Murray, Buena Vista, Georgia; two sons Billy Hawkins Sr. (Millicent Thornton), Bernard Murray (Lynda Mallard ); grandchildren Billy Jr., Dexter, Camerom, Jaden, Zion, Veronica, Krystal, Bryson, Demarquez, Brekayla, Abrya, Brenton, Breyden; great grandchildren Hayle, Dexter Jr. Whitley, Terrence, Connor, Christian, Taliyah, Josiah, Kaiden, Kamaree, Kylen, Loyal, Kaiser; sister Laverne Smith Hill; sister in law Christine Smith; nieces and nephew Tracy Smith, Louann Smith Ferris Hill, Shonda Hill; a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Bridges Street, Buena Vista, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Billy Chester Smith was born January 7, 1951 to the late Hester Mae Swan Smith and James Smith in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Marion County, Georgia. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harry Smith and Otis Smith. Billy was a very proud father, one son preceded him in death also, Dexter Hawkins. After many years of dedicated service Billy retired from the City Sanitation Department of Buena Vista, Georgia.
Being a loving companion, brother, father, grandfather, he leaves a legacy of many fond memories to be cherish by his companion of thirty years, Elizabeth Murray, Buena Vista, Georgia; two sons Billy Hawkins Sr. (Millicent Thornton), Bernard Murray (Lynda Mallard ); grandchildren Billy Jr., Dexter, Camerom, Jaden, Zion, Veronica, Krystal, Bryson, Demarquez, Brekayla, Abrya, Brenton, Breyden; great grandchildren Hayle, Dexter Jr. Whitley, Terrence, Connor, Christian, Taliyah, Josiah, Kaiden, Kamaree, Kylen, Loyal, Kaiser; sister Laverne Smith Hill; sister in law Christine Smith; nieces and nephew Tracy Smith, Louann Smith Ferris Hill, Shonda Hill; a host of cousins and friends.
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