Henry Basil Smith, 60, of Irwin County, Georgia, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton.
Graveside memorial service will be held at 4 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Mystic Cemetery in Mystic, Georgia with the Rev. David Biggers officiating.
Mr. Smith was born September 16, 1952, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to Edna Lee Miller Smith of Mystic and the late William Howard Smith. Growing up on the farm, he developed his love for the outdoors, which included gardening and fishing. He was a heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers: William “Bill” Smith of Ocilla, Royce E. Smith of Mystic, Ciscero Smith of Ocilla; a sister: Mary Jane Smith of Wray; five nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and great nephews.