We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Benny A. Smith Sr. of South Bend, Indiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Alease Elvira Smith and John Henry Smith; and his siblings, Robert Leo Smith, John Henry Smith Jr. and Alice Blackwell Smith.

He is survived by : his children, Bennie Smith Jr. of Gastonia, Richard, April Smith of Suffolk, Virginia, Laura Gordon of Gastonia, Adrian, Elly Smith of Niles, Michigan and Virginia Smith of Gastonia; and his brothers, Clarence (Dorothy Smith), Isaiah (Tootsie Coleman), Alvin (Norma Smith), Raymond Smith of Roanoke, Virginia and David. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pinhook Pavilion (2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN 46616).

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Adrian Smith at 1003 Oak Street Niles, MI 49120 or at the time of the service.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cobb Funeral Home