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P.O. Box 754

Dublin, GA 31040

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Mr. Joe W. Smith, age 97, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center.

Mr. Smith was a native of Laurens County.  He was the son of the late Hardy Smith and Inez Sessions Smith.  He was a retired Newspaper Printer and was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was a  US Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Perry Smith.

Survivors include Brothers in law and Sister in law; Mickey Perry, JoNell P. Smith and Gene Scarboro, several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held for Mr. Smith at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Northview Cemetery. Townsend Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Please visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial register.