Alvin O

Smith

Alvin O. Smith, age 69, of Shannon, MS was called home on October 22, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on August 31, 1953 in Shannon, MS to the late Edgar Lee and Mary Patterson Smith. He was a 1971 graduate of Shannon High School. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a retired employee of Alan White Mfg. He loved playing baseball, fishing, and squirrel hunting. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was a fun, friendly and loving guy that who would give you his last. He was known by his friends as "Big Smith."

Alvin leaves to cherish his memories four children: Brenda Lynell Spratt of Amory; Mary (Unshay) Randle of Okolona; Tremetris Smith Miller of Verona; Carlos Smith of Shannon. Mothers of his children: Barbara Clark; Laura Brown; the late Sue Spratt. He will continue to live in the hearts of his seven siblings: Joyce (Jimmy) Jones of Shannon, Belinda Shumpert of Tupelo, Kelvin (Lenton) Smith of Tupelo; Terry (Ruby) Smith of Shannon; Constin Smith of Shannon; Bernard Smith of Amory; Sonya (David) Fields of Verona.

Alvin is survived by eight grandchildren: Takesha Buchanan Holmes, Tinishi McCoy, Eddie McCoy, Jalaysia Collier, DeMarcus Miller, Landon Walker, Arlo Cotton, Carmen Smith. Three great grands: Jayven Clark, Chaslynn Cassiberry, Amuari Holmes and a number of loving relatives and close friends. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Patrick and Wayne Smith; four aunts; three uncles; one niece; one great niece.