Mr. Paul Smith

April 9, 1924 - March 6, 2021

Mr. Henry Paul Smith, of Ranburne, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2021. He was 96. Mr. Smith was born on April 9, 1924 in the Macedonia community of Cleburne County, Alabama to the late John Henry and Ludie Levada Smith. He was retired from Southwire where he worked as a shipping clerk. He also enjoyed raising cattle and working on his farm. He was a member of Crumley’s Chapel of Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Vernell Smith. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Everett and Janice Smith of Ranburne, and Darnell and Jan Smith of Carrollton, Georgia; his grandchildren and their spouses, Chris Smith, Tara and Shane Bivin, Brandon and Mary Ann Smith, Ashleigh Elder, Kevin Rogers, and Adam Rogers; his great-grandchildren and their spouses, Sydney Elder, Dylan and Liza Jane Smith, Blake and Rhiannon Bivin, James Rogers, Jack Rogers, and Tiffany and Kyle Granger; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home. Rev. Duran Teague and Rev. Kyle Morrow will officiate. Valerie Cofield will render the music. Pallbearers will be Chris Smith, Shane Bivin, Blake Bivin, Brandon Smith, Dylan Smith, Kevin Rogers, and Adam Rogers. Interment will follow the services at Crumley’s Chapel Church of God Cemetery. Prior to the services, the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. till the funeral hour. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, we kindly ask that those attending the visitation and memorial service to please wear a mask and continue to practice social distancing.