Larry Smith

Mr. Larry Smith, age 68, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 Wednesday, January 26, from the graveside at Smith Cemetery, 598 Brock Road, Arabi, GA 31712, with Rev. Jonathan Beckum officiating. Born July 16, 1953 in Tifton, he was a son of the late Julian Smith and Wynette Odom Smith who survives him. He was a 1971 graduate of Crisp County High School and a 1978 graduate of Southern Polytechnic College. Mr. Smith was retired after 43 years with Georgia Power, and was a member of the Montezuma United Methodist Church. At the time of his death, had served as Mayor of Montezuma for six years. Survivors include his wife, Laura Findlater Smith; three daughters: Leslie Smith Scott (Kevin), Lindsey Smith Holmquest (Corey), and Lauren Smith Morrison (Michael); grandchildren: Nathanael and Madeline Scott, Chandler and Charlotte Morrison, and Robert "Beau" Holmquist; his mother, Wynette Odom Smith; his sister, Anita Smith Dailey (Bob); and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations to Montezuma United Methodist Church, 201 N. Dooly St., Montezuma, GA 31063; or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Larry Smith.