1943 ~ 2026 (age 82)
Harry H. Smith, Jr., 82, of Auburn, AL, passed away on March 21, 2026.
Harry was born on May 30, 1943, to Harry H. Smith, Sr., and Kate Kirby Smith of Tallassee, AL. He was a graduate of Reeltown High School Class of 1961. After high school, he worked at Life of Georgia selling insurance. He did this for 20 years before finding his passion in raising bobwhite quail until his retirement.
In 1962, he married the love of his life, Sue Casaday Smith. They were married 63 years. They had two children, a daughter, Kimberly Sue Smith, and a son, Todd Morgan Smith.
Harry was a man that loved the outdoors, hunting field trialing, and golf. He loved helping people and being a servant to others. He had a deep love for God and served Him in many ways and areas.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Hersey and Kate Smith, along with one brother and four sisters. He is survived by his wife Sue Smith, daughter Kim (Steve) Whitaker, Todd (Melissa) Smith, grandchildren Whitney (Seth) Wood, Graham Whitaker, Kelsey (Malcomb) Webb, Morgan (Harley) Baker, Michael (Hannah) Smith, along with eleven great grandchildren, and his trusted canine companion Louie.
Services will be held at Elam Baptist Church, 4686 Notasulga Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm and the funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Elam Cemetery. Rev. Don Downs and Rev. Todd Smith will be officiating the service.
Pallbearers will be Graham Whitaker, Michael Smith, Seth Wood, Harley Baker, Malcomb Webb, and Mike Johnson.
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