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Oscar "Johnny" Smith

Services for Mr. Oscar “Johnny” Smith of Wesson are 12:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Macedonia Baptist Church with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service and interment at the Church Cemetery.

Mr. Oscar “Johnny” Smith, 69, passed away December 8, 2023, at his home.

Johnny was born July 14, 1954, in Brookhaven, MS to Oscar and Lexie Smith.

He enjoyed building houses, cabinetry and other woodworking projects, where he made lifelong friends. In retirement he worked as a bus driver for Loyd Star and loved the kids on the bus.

He loved his church family. At the age of 20, he became the youngest deacon of the church and continued serving as a deacon for 50 years.

Johnny’s family, along with members of our church, were involved in mission trips to Paynesville, WV, and helped in the building of the first Southern Baptist Church (Bradshaw Mountain Community Church).

Preceding him in death was his father, Oscar L. Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Cindy Smith; mother, Lexie Smith; sons, Andy Smith and wife, Lauren and Todd Smith and wife, Jessica; brothers, Kenny Smith and Mitchell Smith and three grandchildren,

Lily Smith, Owen Smith and Julia Smith.

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  • Comment Link Tina Smith Monday, 11 December 2023 10:19 posted by Tina Smith

    Cindy & Family:
    So sorry for each of you. He will be missed by all who knew him but he is in a wonderful place now looking down on each of you...no more medical problems etc. Prayers for each of you at this time things will be better look to God & He will take care of you! Sorry I can't be there for you but am keeping my 2 granddaughters. Sending prayers & peace for you & the rest of family. Tell everyone hello.
    Love
    Tina Smith

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  • Comment Link Matthew Walker Saturday, 09 December 2023 22:52 posted by Matthew Walker

    I sure hate to hear about this . Johnny was a good man. We will be praying for the family .
    Matt Walker

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  • Comment Link Beverly Smith Saturday, 09 December 2023 20:57 posted by Beverly Smith

    So sorry for your loss ??

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  • Comment Link Allen smith and faye smith Saturday, 09 December 2023 14:04 posted by Allen smith and faye smith

    Sorry for your loss, johnny and mr. Oscar built our house in the west lin. Area in 1988 ,we knew both very well ,sorry to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed

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  • Comment Link Gail Foster Saturday, 09 December 2023 12:15 posted by Gail Foster

    Oh Cindy: I’m so sad to hear about you losing Johnny. He was such a wonderful person. I am praying for you and your family.

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