joseph lafayette "fate" smitherman
Funeral services were conducted
at Rehobeth Baptist Church Thursday evening at 3:00 o'clock for Mr.
Fate Smitherman, by Rev. Fred Lowery, of Montevallo.
Mr. Smitherman was confined to his home only a short while before he died. He joined the church at an early age where he was still a member when he departed from this life. He was a true friend to everyone and will be greatly missed in the community where he lived.
He is survived by six children, Mrs. R. L. Argo, Calera, where he was making his home, Mr. Clifton Smitherman, Pine Hill, Mr. O. C. Smitherman, Marvel, Mrs. H. R. Sheltotn, Siluria, Miss Ethel Smitherman and Mr. Arthur Smitherman, both of Mobile.
He was laid to rest by his wife who preceded him to the grave several years ago. Pallbearers were: Mr. Bob Reid, Mr. Eugene Reid, Mr. A. E. Clark, Mr. Lem Cook, Mr. Odell Milstead and Mr. Herman Shelton.
Walton Funeral Home was in charge.
Mr. Smitherman was confined to his home only a short while before he died. He joined the church at an early age where he was still a member when he departed from this life. He was a true friend to everyone and will be greatly missed in the community where he lived.
He is survived by six children, Mrs. R. L. Argo, Calera, where he was making his home, Mr. Clifton Smitherman, Pine Hill, Mr. O. C. Smitherman, Marvel, Mrs. H. R. Sheltotn, Siluria, Miss Ethel Smitherman and Mr. Arthur Smitherman, both of Mobile.
He was laid to rest by his wife who preceded him to the grave several years ago. Pallbearers were: Mr. Bob Reid, Mr. Eugene Reid, Mr. A. E. Clark, Mr. Lem Cook, Mr. Odell Milstead and Mr. Herman Shelton.
Walton Funeral Home was in charge.