He is preceded in death by Mr. Owen “E.O” Hassett and Mrs. Eddith Lee “Punt” Hassett, his in-laws, and his father, Larry Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Hassett Smith, his only daughter, Lindsay Kathryn “Katie” Smith of Birmingham, his mother, Elizabeth Mae Brown Smith of Shelby, his sister Ladonne Fox (Paul) of Shelby, his sister-in-law, Janice Grammar (Rick) of Hoover, and a host of nieces and great-nieces and nephews.
Mike, a lifelong member of the Vincent community, was a proud graduate of the Vincent Middle High School Class of 1968, where he met the love of his life Sandra at six years old. Together, they both worked at BellSouth, where Mike spent 25 years working in team training and sales. Mike loved the great outdoors and was an avid traveler, finding adventure in elk hunting in Grand Tetons or his weekly visits in the winter to his beloved duck camp in Cameron, Louisiana.
While he leaves behind a legacy of strong work ethic and living life to the fullest, he will most be remembered for his loyalty to his Lord and his devotion to his family. He was the definition of a good man, a Christian father, and the most loyal of friends.
Instead of a funeral, a celebration of Mike’s life is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2020, at 11:oo am at Old Baker Farm in Harpersville, Alabama. All are welcome to attend, but masks and physical distancing will be required. Mike wore a mask to protect others, and we ask that you honor him by doing the same. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in Mike’s name to the charity of your choice. The family request no flowers for the celebration.
Finally, the family would like to thank the nursing staff of Grandview Medical Center, particularly the nurses of the 5th-floor MICU, for their care during this difficult time. To Lilli, Jordan, Tonya, Vernon, Heather, and the rest of the team, we are very grateful for the care you gave Mike during this brutal fight.
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