Jesse Lee Smith, 62 of Columbus, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born November 26, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia, son of the late Walter Richard Smith and Nellie Mae Powell Watley. Jesse was a longtime Tree Surgeon and Baptist by faith. He loved cars and working on cars.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Smith.
Survivors include his son, Jay Gray and wife, Jade of Alabama; three grandchildren, Lola, Trista and Hunter; siblings, Robert Powell and wife, Linda of Carrolton, GA, Barbara Spires of Phenix City, AL, Joyce Simmons of Salem, AL, Maxine Cullifer of Columbus, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews.
In keeping with the efforts to assure the safety and health of our community during the current virus pandemic, the family will hold a private service at a later date.