Peyton Benjamin Smith, Jr. 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 06, 2011, after a long stroke related illness. Funeral services and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to service time at Macon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Al Sihah Shrine, P.O. Box 3147, Macon GA 31206-3147 or Hospice of Central Georgia-Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon GA 31210.
Peyton was born July 30, 1942 in Bibb County to the late Peyton B. Smith, Sr. and the late Mary Brookins Smith. He was a charter member of Highland Hills Baptist Church. Peyton owned and operated PBS Printing, after a twenty five year banking career with C&S Bank. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend. His son, grandchildren, antique cars and collectibles were among his favorite things. He believed in working for the future and was enthusiastic about daily life.
Peyton is survived by his devoted and loving wife of fifty years, Juanita Gabriel Smith, his son, Peyton Anderson (Mary) Smith, II of Powder Springs, GA , his grandchildren, Gabriel, Julie, Eric and Peyton A. Smith III., his great grandchildren, Ava and Aiden, his sisters, Jan (Harry) Dorsey of Albany, Joyce Draffin of Macon and several nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.
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