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Passed in peace on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 69. Preceded in death by mother Vilma Braswell, grandparents Mack (Ocie) Smith, Uncle Thomas (Christine) Braswell, and sister Helen Davis.
Loving and devoted husband of 47 years to Sandra Drummond Smith (Stockbridge, GA). Loving father of Tameka Michelle Few (Decatur, GA), Larry Charles Smith, Jr (Stockbridge, GA), and Kimberly Nicole Smith (College Park). Proud grandfather of JaVon Marcelle Few (Decatur, GA), D’Shaun Marquis Few (Decatur, GA) and Leanna Nicole Lyons (College Park, GA).
Brother of Harry (Sylvia) Smith (Ellenwood, GA), Celestine Braswell (Atlanta, GA), Gregory (Doretha) Braswell (Conley, GA), Andre (Veronica) Braswell (Morrow, GA) and Ocie Braswell of (Atlanta, GA). Brother-in-laws of Ron (Sandra) Drummond (Riverdale, GA), Carl Goode (Jonesboro, GA), and Guye Davis (Atlanta, GA). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Smith will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted husband and·father. As a very funny person who liked to laugh and have fun. He was a graduated of Bass High School and attended Morris Brown College (Atlanta, GA).
Mr. Smith worked 13 years with Sears and retired after the Computer Dept. moved to Texas. He worked and retired after 12 years with the City of Atlanta in the Computer Room (IT Tech) where he helped maintain computers for the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Dept., the Atlanta Fire Depts., and Grady Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Smith loved his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed vacationing with family. He loved all kinds of sports (college and professional) golf, football, basketball, bowling, racing, and baseball. He loved cars, especially his Acura TL, so much so that after wrecking his first two Acura’s, he bought a third one. He loved-wearing everything “Atlanta Falcon” and wearing his Acura tee shirts with amusing and funny phases on them.
Mr. Smith had a yearlong battle with a brain disease. He had faith that the Lord would take care of him. He often told family and friends that he loved them. On April 23, 2020, he went Home to be with the Lord, and died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Stockbridge, GA
A memorial service will be held in Mr. Smith’s honor at a later date. The Smith family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Hwy 54 West, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.
Jamie says
My deepest sympathy to the family. Take comfort in knowing our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with the difficult days ahead. (Psalm 94:17-19)
Sandra Drummond says
My condolences to the family, I pray that God will continue to bless you in this time of sorrow, Always keep his memories.
Sandra Smith says
LARRY AND I WAS MARRIED FOR 47 YEARS. WE HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND THREE GRANDCHILDREN. HE HAD A BIG PERSONALIATY AND ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH. HE WAS MY FIRST LOVE AND THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE FOUND A LOVE LIKE OURS. EVERYDAY MY HEART ACHES FOR HIM AND I WILL FOREVER LOVE AND MISS HIM. I FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HIS BODY IS FREE AND NO LONGER IN PAIN, AND THAT I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY. IN HIS LAST DAYS, HE TOLD ME HE WANTED TO GO HOME TO BE WITH JESUS. NOW MY LOVE IS WITH THE LORD, PRAISE THE LORD! AMEN!
Annie Weathersby says
My Prayers and Condolences to Sandra and his family and friends. Larry you will be missed, after I moved back out of State we kept in touch, whenever I came to town he would always stop by. Family I will keep you all in my prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Earl Towns says
One of the kindness people I’ve met. Will be truly missed.
KATHY BELL says
Larry was a very nice guy that would come out of nowhere with something to make you laugh. I’m sure that his family will miss the many fun things he had to say. May he Rest In Peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Harry & Sylvia Smith says
We are blessed to have Larry as our brother and brother-in-law. There are many fun things I remember about our growing up together, like the times we spent at grandma and granddaddy and all the things we did with Uncle Tom and Aunt Christine. I can say my brother was smart! He was smart with computers, and smart with gadgets. And he did love his cars! I will miss him dropping by my house when he was in the neighborhood just to say hi but know I will see him again in heaven.
Joseph and Daisy Guyton says
May Larry Rest In Peace. And, may God Bless, Comfort, Strengten, and give Peace to his family and friends.
Ocie Braswell says
I am blessed to have had a wonderful brother as you Larry! Love You Always & Most definitely be truly missed.
Your Sister.
Ocie Braswell
Gregory Braswell says
My condolences goes out to the family Larry was kind and friendly as a
brother we will miss you big bro.
Andre Braswell says
May Larry rest in peace. We will miss you. Until we meet again. My brother