Emmitt Smith (WILLISTON, S.C.)

WILLISTON, S.C. - Deacon Emmitt Smith, Jr., affectionately called "Cooterman," entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Home going celebration will be conducted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 4 p.m. at Silver Spring Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie L. Bush officiating. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Mary E. Smith; two sons, Roger Smith and John Barfield; six daughters, Emma Smith, Rosa Smith, Brenda Smith, Juanita Smith, Lizzie Sanders, and Falessa Johnson; his mother, Angie Smith; one sister, Mary Elam; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends may call the residence of her son, Deacon Charles Brown, 14 Folly Circle, Williston, SC or the Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, Inc., 13188 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853. (803) 266-7808. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-May 28, 2008