Travis Horace Smith, Jr., age 74, of Turnerville, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
Born on January 11, 1946, in Toccoa, he was the son of the late Travis Horace Smith, Jr. and Katie Lee Collins Smith. Mr. Smith graduated from Tallulah Falls High School and received his Associate’s Degree from North Georgia Technical College. He was a United States Army Veteran having proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Mr. Smith owned and operated Turnerville Garden Center and Smith’s Insulation, and was a self-employed chicken farmer. He also worked for Georgia Power and the Habersham County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Smith was a member and former deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Turnerville and a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #141 F & AM. He had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. He was a great father, husband, and granddad who dearly loved his family.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Frances Smith Franklin.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Doris Walden Smith of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Travis and Shelly Smith of Turnerville; grandchildren: Michael Travis Smith, Jr. and Morgan Paige Smith; sister, Teresa Smith Todd of Newnan; and aunt, Christine Howard of Toccoa.
A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Holcomb officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 27, Turnerville, Georgia 30580.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
