Rev. Smith, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born to Ivan Guy and Cordie
Elizabeth McNeece Smith on March 5, 1939, in Neshoba County. After attaining his Bachelor's Degree in History from
Mississippi College, he received his Master's in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a
retired Baptist minister, having pastored five churches, including Carrollton Baptist Church for almost thirteen years,
where he was honored with the title Pastor Emeritus in 2014. He also served as the Director of Missions for
Carroll-Montgomery Baptist Association.
He was known as a loving and caring pastor and also as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion was
sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a pastor and Director of Missions, he led or participated in 30 mission trips--16
in the United States and 14 to foreign nations.
Rev. Smith is survived by his three sons, Danny Smith (Dale) of Tupelo, Mark Smith (Kathey) of Monticello, AR, and
Tim Smith (Kelly) of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren, Gracie Smith (Jordan Campbell) of Atlanta, GA, Rachel and
Olivia Smith of Monticello, AR, and Mary Kate and Leah Grace Smith of Adamsville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Janet Smith; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carrollton Baptist Church, 113 West Washington, Carrollton, MS 38917; or
The Gideon's International, P. O. Box 388, Winona, MS 38967
Elizabeth McNeece Smith on March 5, 1939, in Neshoba County. After attaining his Bachelor's Degree in History from
Mississippi College, he received his Master's in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a
retired Baptist minister, having pastored five churches, including Carrollton Baptist Church for almost thirteen years,
where he was honored with the title Pastor Emeritus in 2014. He also served as the Director of Missions for
Carroll-Montgomery Baptist Association.
He was known as a loving and caring pastor and also as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion was
sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a pastor and Director of Missions, he led or participated in 30 mission trips--16
in the United States and 14 to foreign nations.
Rev. Smith is survived by his three sons, Danny Smith (Dale) of Tupelo, Mark Smith (Kathey) of Monticello, AR, and
Tim Smith (Kelly) of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren, Gracie Smith (Jordan Campbell) of Atlanta, GA, Rachel and
Olivia Smith of Monticello, AR, and Mary Kate and Leah Grace Smith of Adamsville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Janet Smith; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carrollton Baptist Church, 113 West Washington, Carrollton, MS 38917; or
The Gideon's International, P. O. Box 388, Winona, MS 38967
Rev. Smith, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born to Ivan Guy and Cordie
Elizabeth McNeece Smith on March 5, 1939, in Neshoba County. After attaining his Bachelor's Degree in History from
Mississippi College, he received his Master's in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a
retired Baptist minister, having pastored five churches, including Carrollton Baptist Church for almost thirteen years,
where he was honored with the title Pastor Emeritus in 2014. He also served as the Director of Missions for
Carroll-Montgomery Baptist Association.
He was known as a loving and caring pastor and also as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion was
sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a pastor and Director of Missions, he led or participated in 30 mission trips--16
in the United States and 14 to foreign nations.
Rev. Smith is survived by his three sons, Danny Smith (Dale) of Tupelo, Mark Smith (Kathey) of Monticello, AR, and
Tim Smith (Kelly) of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren, Gracie Smith (Jordan Campbell) of Atlanta, GA, Rachel and
Olivia Smith of Monticello, AR, and Mary Kate and Leah Grace Smith of Adamsville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Janet Smith; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carrollton Baptist Church, 113 West Washington, Carrollton, MS 38917; or
The Gideon's International, P. O. Box 388, Winona, MS 38967
Elizabeth McNeece Smith on March 5, 1939, in Neshoba County. After attaining his Bachelor's Degree in History from
Mississippi College, he received his Master's in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a
retired Baptist minister, having pastored five churches, including Carrollton Baptist Church for almost thirteen years,
where he was honored with the title Pastor Emeritus in 2014. He also served as the Director of Missions for
Carroll-Montgomery Baptist Association.
He was known as a loving and caring pastor and also as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion was
sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a pastor and Director of Missions, he led or participated in 30 mission trips--16
in the United States and 14 to foreign nations.
Rev. Smith is survived by his three sons, Danny Smith (Dale) of Tupelo, Mark Smith (Kathey) of Monticello, AR, and
Tim Smith (Kelly) of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren, Gracie Smith (Jordan Campbell) of Atlanta, GA, Rachel and
Olivia Smith of Monticello, AR, and Mary Kate and Leah Grace Smith of Adamsville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Janet Smith; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carrollton Baptist Church, 113 West Washington, Carrollton, MS 38917; or
The Gideon's International, P. O. Box 388, Winona, MS 38967
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