Alton Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alton Smith (Gainesville, Georgia), born in Lumpkin, Georgia, who passed away on October 28, 2019, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Alton Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Smith and Tina Smith; his grandson Stephen Shane Smith; his siblings, Gene Smith, Joe Smith, Cecil Smith, Bob Smith, Lee Smith, Sally White, Mary Tanner and Evelyn Grizzle; and his brother-in-law Billy Tarpley.
He is survived by: his wife Virginia Tarpley Smith; his children, Sharon Pirkle (Glen), Jim Smith (Peggy), Steve Smith, Bobby Smith (Kellie) and Sandy Akins (Tim); his grandchildren, Stephanie Millwood (Barry), Jeremy Pirkle (Jeanette), Shea Williams, Tabitha Hale (Jacob), Brittany Dial, Devon Dial, Dr. Parker Smith (Cristina), Lindsay Henkel (Paul), Amanda Dale (Chad), Christy Smith (Justin), Melissa Akins, Meghan Bates and Ahrhyan Akins; his sister Ila Mae Grizzle (Junior); and his sisters-in-law, Laquita Lunsford (Bud) and Sybil Tarpley. He is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren.
