Gary D. Smith, 65, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, at his home . He was born April 12, 1950 to the late McGeary Smith and Inez Parker Smith in Atlanta, GA. Bro. Gary graduated Ware County High school in 1968 and continued his education at Southeastern Baptist College where he obtained his Bachlors degree in Biblical studies. He was the current President of the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi, as well as serving on numerous committees within the BMA. He pastored churches in Georgia, Florida, and MIssissippi where he served as the current Pastor of East Fulton Baptist Church for the past 6 years. His will for spreading the gospel continued during the times of not pastoring a church by being a traveling evangelist who preached revivals and crusades all over the country. He served 12 years in the United States Air Force where he was honorable discharged.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Elaine Smith of Fulton, Mother, Inez Smith of Waycross, GA, Daughter, Stacy Smith of Fulton, MS, Son, Danny (Talissa) Smith of Greenbrier, AR, Grandson, Lucas Smith, Grandson, Jackson Smith, Granddaughter, Emma Smith, Brother, Kenny (Betty) Smith of Waycross, GA, Brother, Steve (Lynn) Smith of Waycross, GA, Sister, Clemmie (Roderick) Mitchell of Waycross, GA, Sister, Sheree Lee of Blackshear, GA, Several Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Father, McGeary Smith, Brother, Stan Smith.
