Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Charles Roger December 24, 2009
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Atkinson County Citizen - January 7, 2010
 Mr. Charles Roger Smith, age 51, of Willacoochee passed away early Thursday 
morning, December 24, 2009, at his residence, following an extended illness.

 Mr. Smith, a native of Orlando, FL, had lived in the Willacoochee area for 
most of his life. He was a retired Recreational Therapy Technician. He was 
previously employed as a manager of Shoney's of Douglas. He was the son of the 
late William Marion Smith. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William 
Daniel Smith.

 Mr. Smith was member of the Willacoochee Church of God.

 Survivors include: Children, Jason (Christy) Hersey of Pooler, GA, Buffie 
(Don) Graham of Willacoochee, GA, Becky (B.J.) Kight of West Green, GA, and 
Tiffany Swann of Willacoochee, GA, Mother: Marion Deloris Smith of 
Willacoochee, GA, Grandchildren: Christian Hersey of Pooler, GA, Kade Graham, 
KiRee Hersey, Di Mon Davis, Kenzie Graham all of West Green, GA, Cadence Ryals 
of Dublin, GA, and Cassidy Graham of Willacoochee, GA; 4 sisters, Linda (John) 
Carver, Janice (Howard) Laney all of Willacoochee, GA, Teresa (Jimmy) Mathis of 
Lakeland, GA and Angie (Jake) Bowen of Douglas, GA.

 A special friend, Rose Mary Hudson of Willacoochee, GA.

 Several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

 Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Chapel 
of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy DeLoach officiating. A special 
Eulogy was presented by Buster Laney. The Interment followed in the 
Willacoochee City Cemetery, with the closing prayer being rendered by Rev. 
Barry Peavy.

 Active pallbearers were, Larry Chestnut, Shawn Smith, Buster Laney, Rickie 
DePree, Brian Sirmans and Eddie Toole.

 Honorary pallbearers were, Ronnie Moore, Ricky Crosby and Jackie Clanton.

 Special musical selections, "Beulah Land," was rendered by Crystal Sirmans and 
Jessica Benefield with taped music, "The Lighthouse," was rendered by the 
soloist and pianist, Rev. Jeremy DeLoach, "Brothers Forever," and "Praise You 
In the Storm," both were presented by CD music. At the graveside, "Amazing 
Grace/Chains Are Gone," were rendered acappella by the soloist, Jackie Laney.

 Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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