Gene Smith

Gene is survived by his wife, Ann Smith; his daughters Debbie Ackley; Lisa Howard; and Tonya Harper (Allan); his sisters Helen Parker and Geraldine Carter (Kenny); his grandchildren Shawn Rinehart (Whitney), Chase Rinehart, Amber Finch (Justin), Christopher Howard (Casey), Michael Stebbins, his great grandchildren Roxyn Rinehart, Brycen Rinehart, Rylan Rinehart, Braden Finch, Jacey Finch, Aaliyah Howard, Shonda Stebbins, Destiny McGinnis, Andrea McGinnis, Emily Walker (Anthony), and Landan Stebbins and his great great grandchild Liam Walker. Several nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents Rastus and Margaret Smith; his granddaughter Shaleigh Stebbins, his son-in-law Ronald Howard, his two brothers and two sisters.

A visitation for Gene will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory, 1329 Wilmer Ave, Anniston, Alabama 36201. Following the visitation will be a graveside at 2:00 PM at Eastaboga Baptist Church Cemetery, 107 Church Lane, Eastaboga, AL 36260, with Byron Medellin officiating.

Gene was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County. He retired from Shelco Foundry and loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren. He was a loving and caring husband,father, and the best papa, always providing for his family.

We will forever carry your memories in our hearts.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.graybrownservice.com for the Smith family.