Dr. Reuben Joshua Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2023 in Athens, Georgia

Dr. Reuben Joshua Smith

February 8, 1932 - March 26, 2023 (91 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Dr. Reuben Joshua Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2023 in Athens, Georgia

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Lord & Stephens Funeral Home

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Dr. Reuben Joshua Smith

February 8, 1932 - March 26, 2023 (91 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Reuben Joshua Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Reuben Joshua Smith of Athens, Georgia, who passed away on March 26, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Reuben Joshua Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dykes Carmichael Smith Sr. and Hassie Williams Smith; his brothers, Dykes C. Smith, Jr. and Dr. Darius Smith; and his siblings-in-law, June Smith, Dr. Jim Rogers and Wayne Bailey.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Osborne Smith; his daughters, Rebecca Smith Franklin (Mike) and Joy Catherine Smith; his stepchildren, Tiffany Segars Parrish (Dale), Jeffrey Segars (Christy) and Joshua Segars (Alicia); his grandchildren, Laura Franklin, Ethan Brown, Emma Brown, Russ Parrish (Amber), Sam Parrish (Jasmin), Logan Segars, Sadie Hill Segars, Tucker Segars, Lily Segars and Liam Segars; and his siblings, Dois Smith Rogers, Ann Smith (George), Vera Smith Mauldin, Ruth Smith Bailey, Dr. Leon Smith (Linda), Andrew Smith (Sandy), Dr. Amos Smith (Esther) and Jerry Smith (Terry). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

If you wish to contribute toward continuing Dr. Reuben's mission work in Nicaragua, please make donations to: Grace Fellowship at: Reuben J Smith Mission Fund, 1120 Malcom Bridge Rd. Bogart, Ga. 30606.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home



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