Johnnie Harold Smith Sr.

Published 12:00 am Sunday, November 1, 2015

PORT GIBSON — Johnnie Harold Smith Sr. 74, of Fayette, passed away at his home Oct. 30, 2015.

He was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, living in the Ebenezer Community most of his life. He was an electrician and member of the IBEW Local 480.

In his retirement, he enjoyed gardening and making Blue Ribbon Cane Syrup. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and attended Blue Hill Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Monk, and daughter-in-law Jeri Ann Smith.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Smith of Fayette; four sons Johnnie H. Smith Jr. of Bogue Chitto, Earl Van Smith (Judy) of Brookhaven, James Bryant Jr. of Vicksburg and Robert Bryan (Debbie) of Crystal Spring; one daughter, Jeanna Bearden (Pat) of Pattison; and one sister, Georga Cox of Raymond. Service will be Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Glenwood Chapel with the Rev. Cliff Nelson, Rev. Curtis Gibson and Rev. Dennis Lewellyn officiating. Burial will be at Trevilion Cemetery in Jefferson County. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home in Port Gibson. Home. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Barr, John Earl Smith, Michael Bryant, Jason Bryant, Van Smith, Johnnie Smith Jr. and Cole Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trevilion Cemetery, 81 Dennis Crossroad, Fayette, MS 39069.