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Samuel Arthur Smith, 68, of Jackson, TN handed away on Saturday, Could 14, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County Common Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi.

Sammy lived a lifetime of love – he cherished his household, his mates, and the sport of golf. His love of the sport started as a younger boy, following his large brother round Duncan Park and chasing after a golf ball. He loved different sports activities rising up – he usually instructed tales of baseball video games at Duncan Park, the place he performed catcher – however his favourite was at all times golf. He obtained a scholarship to play at Copiah-Lincoln Group School in Wesson, Mississippi, and from there went on to play on the College of Southern Mississippi. In 1986, he was named Apprentice of the 12 months by the Mississippi chapter of the PGA. As a PGA Golf Skilled he spent most of his profession as Assistant Golf Skilled, and later Head Golf Skilled, at Dixie Golf Membership in Laurel, Mississippi. He by no means really left the golf world that he so cherished, and after shifting to Tennessee to take pleasure in his grandchildren was in a position to take pleasure in working as an assistant and mentor at Jackson Nation Membership in Jackson, Tennessee the place he gained a bunch of latest and cherished mates. He adored and was adored by numerous junior golfers all through his lifetime.

Of all his jobs, his favourite was being a Pops to his kiddos, and a Poppop to his cubz. He was cherished by many, and he cherished to the moon and again.

He’s preceeded in demise by his father, Elmer L. Smith; his mom, Wetona Smith; his brother, Elmer L. Smith, Jr.; his sister-in-law, Gail Corridor Smith; his brother-in-law, Richard E. Harrigill, Sr.; his cousin, Angel Gist; and his niece, Tammy Harrigill Netterville.

He’s survived by the love of his life, Debbie Hunter Smith; his sister, Peggy Ann “Tootie” Smith Harrigill; two daughters, Kellie (Trey) Sikes and Katie Hunter; nephews Trey “Bubba” Smith, Richard E. Harrigill, Jr., and particular nephew Robin E. (Alice) Harrigill, whom he cherished and handled because the son he by no means had; nieces Renee Smith (Ricky) Liberto and Toni Harrigill; grandchildren – his cubz – Hollie, Mallorie, and Ty Sikes, Sara (Anthony) Giglio and Lauren (Brody) Bustin, Hayden Touchstone and Brooks Buckley; nice grandchildren Oaklee, Camdyn, Paesley, Gabriella and Waylon; nice nephews Preston and Scotti Harrigill and Dylan, Drew, and Luke Harrigill, Greg, Calin and Matt Smith; nice nieces Desarie Harrigill, Shay Netterville (Sterling) Homosexual, Stephanie Smith Fisher, Jamie Smith (Jared) Pearce, Charlie Mascagni, Sarah Mascagni (Dave) Soregaroli; cousins Tommy (Ruth) Gist, Al (Sandy) Gist, Carnella Gist Carroll, Cindy Faust, Shelley Hamilton, John Gist, Kim Wooden, Jeff Lilley, Gary Chunn and daughters Bridget, Elena and Christy Chunn; and lifelong mates Claude Hewitt and Mike Cook dinner.

Companies to have fun Sammy’s life shall be held at Parkway Baptist Church in Natchez, MS on Wednesday, Could 18th, 2022. The visitation will start at 10 a.m. and the funeral companies will start at 12:00 p.m. at Parkway with a graveside service to observe at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetary. Pastor Randy Turner will officiate. Sammy has requested no fits or ties on the service. Golf shirts and shorts are non-compulsory; snug garments are inspired. In lieu of flowers, the household requests that donations be made to the Salvation Military and/or St. Jude Youngsters’s Hospital, each of which Sammy cherished and supported all through his life.