Danny Howard Smith

October 2, 1960 - April 1, 2015

Mr. Danny Howard Smith, age 54, of Ambrose passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born October 2, 1960 to Howard and Moveline Revis Smith. Mr. Smith, a native of Coffee County, had been an employee of Elixir Industries for 22 years. He was an avid sportsman, as he loved to hunt deer and fish. Mr. Smith was a member and Deacon of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife: Janet Knowles Smith of Ambrose, Ga.; 1 Daughter: Melissa (Brann) Dockery of Wray, Ga.; 1 Son: Dillon Smith of Ambrose, Ga.; His Parents: Howard and Moveline Revis Smith of Ambrose, Ga.; 2 Grandsons: Braydon Dockery, and Branson Dockery, both of Wray, Ga.; Several Other Family Members and Friends. Graveside Services and Interment were held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 2:00 P. M., at the New Hope Cemetery, with Rev. Ernest Harper, Rev. Carroll Carver, and Rev. Kyle Taft officiating. Active Pallbearers were: Vance Rogers, Craig Vickers, Eddie Vickers, Wayne Vickers, Wendell Sturgis, and Dennis Paulk. Honorary Pallbearers were: Jerry Hester, Frank Littleton, Ned Carson, Carroll Dale, Lamar Dale, Rolando Perez, Debbie Mills, Cynthia DeBerry, John Jacobs, Robert Sprinkle, Quiness Carver, Joy Dickson, Jack Dickson, and other Employees of Elixir Industries. Special Musical Selection, "What A Day That Will Be" was rendered by the Rev. Kyle Taft on Guitar, Rev. Edison Taft, on the Mandolin, Kelsea Taft, on the Ukelele, Patty Taft, and Kaitlyn Taft. In Lieu of Flowers, it has been requested that donations be made to K-Love Christian Radio Station - P. O. Box 2098, Omaha, Nebraska 68103. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.