‘Doc’ Smith (12-10-11)

WINDER – C.L. “Doc” Smith Jr., 75, died Saturday, December 10, 2011.

Born in Winder, he was the son of the late Carlie L. Smith Sr. and Mattie Bell Willoughby Smith. He was retired from Southern Bell in 1991 after 35 years of service. He had served in the United States National Guard and was a member of the NRA and the Pioneer Club. He attended The Church of Winder. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a brother, Alfonso Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Effie Lou Marcus Smith, Winder; children, Tim Wilson and Carla Latan Rogers, both of Winder; grandchildren, Larkin, Taylor and Riley Wilson, all of Winder; and a sister, Sara Ann Griffeth, Winder.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 13, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, December 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.