Sandy Allan Smith

Sandy Allan Smith, age 56 of Cleveland, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Mr. Smith was born on March 7, 1970, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Cleveland and Vera Gibson Smith. He was a beloved husband, dedicated father, papa, hoho, brother, and mentor. Sandy was an avid camper, traveler, and true adventurer who rode his motorcycle from coast to coast for a cause that was near to his heart. His life's work was in water treatment and purification, where he dedicated himself to clean drinking water, not just in the United States but across the globe as well. He was a member and leader of the Boy Scouts of America, the Georgia State Defense Force (CW2), the White County Fire Dept., AWWA (American Water Works Association) — obtaining many awards and recognitions — President of the Water Buffalos/Ride with Purpose (Chief #44), and the Buford Masonic Lodge #292. He also served as an ordained minister, officiating weddings for many close friends, as well as serving as Santa, keeping the spirit of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ alive.

Sandy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandford and Marie Gibson, and Daniel Hoke Smith and Polly Marie Parker.

Survivors include his wife, Bridget Smith; daughters, Makayla Shipp (Ryann) and Marissa Waters (Josh); son, Zach Smith (Amber); grandchildren, Vada, Vivian, Salem, Mattie, and Luke; parents, Cleveland and Vera Smith; sisters, Theshia Smith, Rebecca Bunch (Gabriel), and Christy Smith; brothers, David Haney and Kyle Jones; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home - 118 N. Brooks Street, Cleveland, GA 30528. Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home, prior to the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Water for People in Sandy’s honor. https://give.waterforpeople.org/

To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.barrettfh.com.