Herbert Melvin "Smitty" Smith, age 72, of Vancleave, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019.
Smitty was born in Gulfport to Dave and Virginia Felton Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings; and granddaughter, Melissa Kay Ladner.
He is survived by his children, Lou Allen (Jim), Theresa Smith, and Vicki Ladner (John); 6 grandchildren, Codie Beasley (Latenia), Brooke Bellais, T.J. Ladner, Alisha Ladner, Ashley Bourque, Rebekah Van Buskirk, Jimmy Allen (Hali), Amber Knitter, Brandon Allen (Brittany), and 20 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be at Biloxi National Cemetery with honors to be rendered by the U.S. Army.
Memories may be share at
www.riemannfamily.com
.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Visitation
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Riemann Family Funeral Home - 3RR
11280 Three Rivers Rd.
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
39503
Funeral Service
11:00 am Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Riemann Family Funeral Home - 3RR
11280 Three Rivers Rd.
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
39503
Interment
12:30 pm Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Biloxi National Cemetery
400 Veterans Ave
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
39531-2410