Ronald E. Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald E. Smith of Florence, Alabama, who passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald E. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, S. B. Smith and Mae Smith; his grandparents, Ras Erskine, Ada Mae Smith, Cauley and Maude Carter; and his siblings, Peggy Wade and Don Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Holt Smith; his children, Roni Lynne Livingston (Jeff) and Stephen Smith (Paula); his grandchildren, Caroline Heinrich (Adam), John Whitten, Evan Smith (Heather) and Jake Smith (Becca); his great grandchildren, Riley Stansell, Rhett Gooslin, Nora Jane Smith and Abby Smith; his siblings, Letha Smith and Larry Smith; his cousin Dan Weaver; and his close friend Jerry Shaw.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ, St. Jude's, Waterloo Church of Christ, or Waterloo Free Library.
September 17, 2025
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