Earnest A. Smith

Mr. Earnest A. Smith, age 87,of Cornelia, GA passed away on August 10, 2021 after an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born April 29, 1934 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Paul and Donia Mae Ramsey Smith. Ernest was in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he served on the front lines and was awarded two Bronze Stars and one National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Smith married Gladys Ballew in 1958 and they were happily married until Mrs. Gladys went to her heavenly home 1994. Mr. Smith Worked in textiles in Chicopee for over 12 years before he retired. Earnest's favorite things to included working on cars and spending time with his family. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his loving wife Gladys and his parents. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Randall and Brenda Smith of Demorest; son Charles Smith of Toccoa; step daughters Doris Pitts of Mt. Airy, GA and Lorena Foster of Lithia Springs, GA; sister Agnes Holtzclaw of Clarkesville, GA; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Lanet Smith of Sautee, GA; grandson Jody and Elizabeth Smith of Demorest; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Whitfield Funeral Home - North Chapel. Rev. Chris York will be officiating the services. Interment will follow the funeral service at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Cornelia. The family of Mr. Smith will receive friends Friday, August 13, 2021 starting at 5:00 pm and ending at 8:00 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes and Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave, Demorest, Georgia. Phone number 706-778-1700