Leavy Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 5, 2026, at the age of 77, Leavy Smith (Taylorsville, North Carolina), born in Summerton, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ollie Lee Smith and Susannah Jones Smith; his daughter Missy Parson; his grandson Antwan Millsaps; and his siblings, Mary Oliver, Sylvester Smith (Frances) and Linell Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Howell Smith; his son Franklin Howell; his grandchildren, Davanta Lackey, Shakyra Smith and Kiron Howell; and his siblings, Lila Jackson (Generette), Sallie William (Hercules), Margaret Rhames (Kevin), Elijah Oliver Jr. (Rhonda) and Blannie Lee Smith. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren.
The lying in state will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St John Baptist Church (224 Quail Hollow Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at the St John Baptist Church Cemetery (224 Quail Hollow Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681).
