SMITH – Alden (Al) B. Smith, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Gateway Gardens
in Winder, GA.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Restoration Church,
1250 Tom Miller Road Bethlehem, GA 30620. Interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Cemetery,
793 Atlanta Hwy SE Winder, GA 30680
Alden "Al" Smith, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, in Winder, Georgia, at the age of 91.

He was born on September 1, 1932, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to proud parents John and Hattie Smith. He later moved as a young boy to Sparks, Nebraska where his family farmed until he joined the army at the age of 19.

Al was a dedicated City Water Superintendent for the city of Valentine, Nebraska for many years, and
served in the Army from February 1951 to January 1954, bravely serving our country as a Korean War
Veteran. After retiring from the city, Al found joy in working part-time at Smith Falls State Park in
Valentine Nebraska and later at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia when his family moved back to Georgia in 2001.

In his free time, Al enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb, being able to grow anything in his garden.

Al also enjoyed traveling to the beach and he had a knack for winning at casinos, with slot machines
being his favorite game. He also enjoyed time spent with friends over coffee each morning.

Al was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Y. Smith. He is survived by his children Ron Smith (Nancy) of Monroe, GA, Lynn Wood (Jimmy) of Dahlonega, GA, Frank Nash (Linda) of Sarasota, FL, Karen Jenkins (Ray) of Dawsonville, GA, Wanda Schroeder (Claus) of Concord, GA, and Debbie Brown of Atlanta, GA. Al also leaves behind nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Smith (Marian) of Lewiston, ID, and is survived by his sister, Wilma Moore (Lloyd) of Millboro, SD.

Al will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His vibrant personality, green thumb, and love for laughter will forever be remembered by his family and friends.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Gateway Gardens and Bristol Hospice for their
compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bristol Hospice Foundation.
@ http://bristolfoundation.org/

The staff of Central Cremation Services is honored to be selected to provide end-of-life services to the family of Alden (Al) B. Smith.

(If you order flowers, you must obtain a delivery address from a family member. Please do not send flowers to the crematory)