Roy G. Smith

Roy G. Smith – 78
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia following a lengthy illness. Mr. Smith was born June 20, 1944 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Bessie Alline (Smith) and Jeff Wilkerson. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves fan. Above all else he was a faithful man of God. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Todd Earp, and a daughter, Amber Smith.
Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Janice Smith of Valdosta, Georgia; two sons: Jared Smith of Jacksonville, Florida and Ryan Earp (Michelle) of Lake Park, Georgia; two daughters: Kelly Dockery (David) of Auburn, Georgia and Logan Smith of Valdosta, Georgia; nine grandchildren: Garrett, Tanner, Shana, Jesse, Cole, Landon, Andria, Jonathon, and Kayla; two sisters: Hazel Stroud (Russell) of Leesburg, Georgia and Ruth Reynolds (Jody) of Lizella, Georgia; two brothers: James Wilkerson (Sandra) and Tommy Wilkerson (Jackie) both of Leesburg, Georgia; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Pleasant Way Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Flowers will be accepted, or in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pleasant Way Baptist Church, 4340 Lakeland Highway, Naylor, Georgia, 31641. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Roy G. Smith family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.