Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Chappell Smith; sons, Michael Smith and Bert Smith III; his parents; sister, Joyce Smith.
He is survived by his children, John C. Smith, Matthew (Cindy) Smith, Judy (Tim) Jones and Susan (Doug) Ellsworth; his brother, Charles (Gayle) Smith; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom he loved.
After serving for four years in the Navy during World War II, Mr. Smith attended Oglethorpe University and Southern College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1953. Throughout most of his career, Mr. Smith worked as a pharmacist at Bert Smith Drugs in Cartersville alongside his father, Bert Sr. and brother, Charles. In retirement, he enthusiastically pursued his hobbies. Mr. Smith was an avid mineral collector, a talented photographer, a voracious reader of books, and a scholar of the Bible.
A private graveside service for family will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Sunset Memory Gardens.
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