Funeral services for Odie David (O.D.) Smith, age 90 who passed away April 17, 2013, will be conducted Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. He was a native of Lincoln County and a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII in the 101st Airborne. He was the son of the late Lillian and David B. Smith of Lincoln County.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife Opal Lee McPherson Smith. Survivors include their three sons Ronnie Smith and wife Kaye, Michael Smith and wife Kathy, and David Smith all of Lincoln County; three granddaughters Christal Smith Taylor and husband Jason, LaCarrie Smith Means and husband Ryan and Gloria Smith also of Lincoln County; one grandson Garrett Smith of Madison County, AL; two great grandsons Hunter and Jacob Means; three sisters Sarah Bradford and husband Bill and Lottie Leftwich also of Lincoln County, Mary and Floyd Brumby of Tyler, TX.
Mr. Smith worked for the Lincoln County School System for many years as an electrician and plumber. He was a member of the Hope Assembly of God Church.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Higgins Funeral Home.