Hardy Smith, age 68, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Smith was born on February 6, 1945, in Douglas, GA to Elsie Iva Merritt Smith and the late Scarber Smith.
Survivors include: his two sons, Hardy Zenas (Tina) Smith of Douglas, GA and Shannon (Amber) Smith of St. George, GA, daughter, Dawn (Allen) Phillips of Douglas, GA, mother, Elsie Iva Merritt Smith of Douglas, GA, two sisters, Portia Rowell of Waycross, GA and Cassie Batten of Ambrose, GA, step son, Chris Rozier of Douglas, GA, ten grandchildren, Cory Smith, Shanda Griffen, Gage Phillips, Gunner Phillips, Ashton Brooke Smith, Courtney Smith, Rebekah Smith, Gavyn Smith, Grayson Smith, and Charles (Tinky) Medders, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Scarber Smith, son, Eric Smith, and five brothers, Josh Smith, J.M. Smith, Vick Smith, Riley Smith, and William Smith.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2013 from 6-9 pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home. Interment to followed at Deberry Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements.