Funeral services for Jesse Lee Smith, 89, of Cornelia, were held Tuesday, July 26, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. Pastor Anthony Shore and the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiated. Interment followed in Habersham Cemetery with full military honors provided by Grant Reeves Veterans Honor Guard and Georgia National Guard.
Mr. Smith passed away Friday, July 22, 2022.
Born Dec. 26, 1932, in the Habersham Mills community, he was the son of the late Floyd and Bertha Greemon Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Mae Stewart Smith and sister, Evelyn Marie Moss.
Mr. Smith was a United States Army veteran at which point he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He worked at Clarkesville Mill and Fieldale Farms Feed Mill where he retired. Mr. Smith loved old cars, hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors until his health failed him. He deeply cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a member of Habersham Baptist Church, but also made many new friends as he supported his son-in-law's ministry at other local churches.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Anthony Shore of Cornelia; grandchildren and their spouses, Shelby Shore Norris and Ryan of Cornelia and Cody Shore and Mattie of Cornelia; great-grandchildren, Tucker Ryan Norris and Parker Floyd Norris; and other relatives and friends.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the host of wonderful caregivers at Aaron's Home Care.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.