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Elgen Smith, Sr.

6/3/2018

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​The funeral service for Mr. Elgen Smith, Sr. will be held at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Zion Grove Baptist Church, Whitehouse Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mr. Elgen Smith, Sr., a native of Macon County, Montezuma, Georgia, was the son of the late Willard Smith Sr. and Lola B. Smith was born on September 30, 1944 and on June 1, 2018 the Lord Whispered softly and welcomed him home.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Willard Smith Jr., Samuel Canady (Josh), and sister, Lillie M. Smith.

Mr. Smith was educated at the Historic D.F. Douglas High School in Montezuma, Georgia. Following  graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country proudly. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined the Zion Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Smith moved to Chicago, Illinois it was there he meet his devoted companion, Ms. Nancy Nelson. Mr. Smith  was employed  with Chicago Board  of Education for many dedicated  years .  
 
He left a legacy of fond memories by staying in touch with the family whom he loved dearly. Every Sunday he would call family members. He loved blues music and taking photos. He leaves to cherishes his memories to his companion, Nancy Nelson of Chicago, Illinois; his children, Doris Hosley (Jesse), Ideal, Georgia, Edward McDonald  (Tabitha), of Douglassville, Georgia, Brain Dawson and Elgen Smith, Jr. both of Chicago, Illinois, Levoski McDonald (Mary) of Americus, Georgia, Yvonne Knox (Eugene)  and Darlene Nelson of Chicago, Illinois; 17 grandchildren including special granddaughter, Tersonthia Roberson of Chicago, Illinois; 10 great grandchildren;  siblings, Erie Calvin and Robert H. Smith of  Americus, Georgia, Annie R. Harris of Montezuma, Georgia, Percella Smith of Byron, Georgia and Jerry Chastine of Atlanta, Georgia; a great aunt, Louise Lee of Montezuma, Georgia, sister-in-law, Minister Jessie M. Canady of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including devoted friends, Tommy Beal, Charles Burger, E.T. Hosley Sr., Essie Williams, and Marvin Varlow.

The family will receive visitors at the home of Kim Davis, 624 South Dooly Street, Montezuma, Georgia.

12 Comments
Vanecia Smith Webb
6/3/2018 11:59:18 am

To my family, I love you all dearly and sad that I won't be in attendance to say farewell to Uncle Sonnyman. I am very grateful to have had the relationship that I had with my uncle and I will miss our conversations. I know you are at rest because you are now with your parents and your siblings, while writing this I can't help but think about our ride to Georgia for Thanksgiving last year listening to Soul Heaven by Johnny Taylor......... I love you and fly high.....

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Jimmy and Kimberly Davis
6/3/2018 12:30:32 pm

Uncle Sonny you will truly be miss at Thanksgiving, but your humorous spirit will forever be in our hearts. Love you!!

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Jary Smith
6/3/2018 07:37:36 pm

May your soul forever Rest In Peace Uncle Sonnyman. I love you

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Kabrecia Byse
6/3/2018 08:47:19 pm

Sleep well and tell everyone up there I said hello.

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Nia Brooke Smith
6/4/2018 01:53:00 am

Rip uncle Sonny man, I will miss you and I will always cherish and remember your crazy jokes and fun spirit. 💕

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Gary L. Smith
6/4/2018 08:27:42 am

It hurts so bad still...I can't talk to you on the weekend anymore 😢😢😢😢😢Oooo...My Gooseneck..RIP My Uncle Sunny Man..I Love You and Miss You..

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Tamuel Larry-Dingle
6/4/2018 09:27:21 pm

R.I.P. Uncle Sonny Man I'm going to miss talking to you on the weekend especially when I answer the phone and you say what's up snoop!!! and then after that I didn't really understand what you were saying, because you would be laughing so hard at your own jokes, but I was so sure that your jokes was funny, because you were a funny guy. I love and miss you UNC. Love snoop.

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Bre Canady
6/5/2018 12:26:29 am

Prayers going up for the entire family. Love you ALL to life; understand that God has called and Uncle Sonny Man has answered.

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Jennika Harris
6/5/2018 11:11:34 am

Rest peaceful cousin Sonny for you lived a very good life we love you and will forever miss you but never forget you.

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Doris A Hosley link
6/5/2018 10:52:58 pm

Mr. Sonny Man I'm going to miss you, Your laughter, your smile your phone calls and your funny sense of humor. RIP until we meet again.Your Baby Doris

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bj
6/7/2018 06:00:06 am

My deepest sympathy for your loss,Elgen.May the love of family and friends be a source of strengthen and comfort to each of you during the difficult times ahead .1Peter 5:7

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Annie K.Jones
6/9/2018 01:02:58 am

Sorry for your loss, my condolences to the Smith family from my house to yours...💐💐💐

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