MR. BUTCH SMITH

September 23, 1950 - March 10, 2021

Funeral service for Mr. Walter Lavon “Butch” Smith will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 13, 2021 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens and Bro. George Sciple officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM til time for service. John E. Stephens Chapel in charge. Butch, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Laird Hospital. He lived in Kemper County all of his life. He was a business owner and enjoyed spending time with family, horse racing, fair and friends. He was Baptist. Preceded in death: Parents, Otis Lavon Smith and Mavis Smith Tew; Best friend, Mavis Smith; Brothers, James Harold Smith and Charlie Flint Smith. Survivors: Daughters, Wendy Smith Moore (Larry) of Philadelphia, Kim Smith Page (Joe) of Union, Melinda Smith Gilmer (Kerry) of Little Rock, MS and Mallory Smith Moorehead (Garrett) of Kemper; Sons, Terry Smith (Wendy) of Philadelphia and Tyson Smith (Ashley) of North Carolina; (13) Grandchildren; Fiance’, Kailey Cahoon and children; Several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Colby Horton, Cooper Smith, Walker Smith, Caleb Smith, Larry Moore, Joe Page, Kerry Gilmer, Garrett Moorehead and William Moorehead.