Wiley R. Smith

Mr. Wiley Rufus (WR) Smith, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Mr. Smith was born in White County to the late JP and Lola Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Janelle Bein, Eloise Kanady, Wilene Adams, Pauline Adams, Hazel Anderson; brothers, Bud Smith, Carlton Smith, and Edgar Smith. Mr. Smith was a lifetime farmer. He was also retired from Talon where he was a chain machine operator. He was a member of Cleveland Worship Center where he served as a deacon and gained the honor of Deacon Emeritus on August 16, 2015. Survivors include wife of 62 years, Velma Dockery Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Pam Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Neal Young; daughter and son-in-law, Becki and Tim Edge; grandchildren, Alex Young, Alan Young and wife, Amanda; Adam Edge, Jessie Edge; great grandchildren; Quinn, Noah Young; sisters, Dorothy Spencer, Ellen Duncan. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 P.M. Saturday October 22, 2022 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gateway Memory Park. A livestream of the service can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/event/2537768. The family will receive friends 1-3 P.M. Saturday before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cleveland Worship Center: PO Box 667, Cleveland, GA 30528. Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.