Vernon Smith Obituary

Age - 82

September 11, 2023

Natchez, MS

A memorial for Vernon Milton Smith who passed away on August 25, 20123 will be on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 am at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born in Natchez, MS and is the son of Ethel and Vernon Smith. Mr. Smith was employed by Armstrong Tire Company and the Petroleum Industry for many years. He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan Smith of Natchez, MS and Shawn Smith of Lander, Wyoming, his brother Shirl Smith of Forest, and sister Gail Kurowski of Cabot, Arkansas. Other survivors include his grandchildren Gavin and Emma Smith both of Natchez.

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