Mr. Ervin “Dee” Smith, 87 of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. Born on September 1, 1936, he was the 5th of 9 children to the late Mr. & Mrs. Otis Smith.

Dee was a charismatic, fun hearted, down home servant who loved family and assisting his community. He was a lifelong member and Deacon of the New Springhill Baptist Church in Philomath, GA. Most of his career was spent at ABB where he retired from over 30 years of employment. Dee held a passion for gardening, singing, ministering to the convalescent and committing the Word of God to memory.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Lee and Robert Spurgeon; two sisters, Ruth Lillian Trimble and Helen Smith Kennebrew.

Survivors include: his beloved wife of 65 years, Mrs. Doris L. Smith; 5 loving children, Mr. Calvin Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin (Selinda) Smith Jr., Pastor and Mrs. Alvin (Renee) Smith, Mr. Calvin Smith and Ms. Lakisha Smith; 6 devoted grandchildren, Ms. Shaquontas Johnson, Mr. Theron Smith, Ms. Georgia Smith, Mr. Jordan Smith, Ms. Jessica Smith and Ms. Kendra Smith; 3 blossoming great grandchildren, Ms. Caylin Johnson, Mr. Christian Johnson and Ms. Raven Smith; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Shelly Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Benson and Mrs. Queen Emory; sister-n-law, Mrs. Rozieleen Echols; brother-n-law, Mr. Willie Taylor.

A public viewing will take place on Thursday, September 5 from 1pm-6pm, and visitation with the family from 5pm-6pm at the funeral home.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:00 am at the New Springhill Baptist Church in Philomath, GA. Interment will follow in the church memorial garden.

Arrangements by Jackson McWhorter Funeral Home. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com