Obituary of Paul H. Smith

Paul H. Smith, 82, of Braeholm, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born in Arkansas on December 25, 1942, a son of the late Albert and Hazel Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Lynn Gaikowski, a granddaughter, Ivenuia Mollett, and two brothers-in-law, Bill Lesley and Ronnie Turman. Paul proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy, embodying courage and commitment in his years of service. After his military career, he worked tirelessly as a coal miner, providing for his family with the same determination and grit that defined his life. A devoted Christian, Paul was a long-time member of the Man Church of God, attending faithfully when his health allowed. He found joy and purpose in writing Christian music and poetry, using his talents to glorify God and inspire others. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty Smith, 5 children, Michael Mounce of Jonesboro, AK, Paula Smith New of Robinette, Paul H. (Rowena) Smith II of Roanoke, VA, Hazel (Lafe, aka Yogie) Mollett of Chapmanville, George T. (Michelle) Smith of Accoville; 10 grandchildren, Alissa, Haley, Annie, Tony, Katie, Ashley, Daniel, Cameron, Matthew, and Braeden, 7 great-grandchildren 3 sisters, Barbara Lesley, Glenda (Jim) Carter, and Brenda Turman, along with many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, at Man, with Rev. Bobby Maxwell officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home in Man. My Covenant with the Lord “I must gather myself unto the Lord, for he is the breath that I take. He is the walk that I walk in the path of righteousness; He is the bread of life, for I shall never hunger again. He is the Living water that I drink, for I shall never thirst again. For he is the keeper of my soul. I am sustained in the grace of God, and I am washed in the blood of the lamb. I am a child of the Living God made in his image.” -Paul Smith