Mr. Willie Smith

Mr. Willie Smith, age 90, resident of Moundville, Alabama, born September 25, 1935, passed away on May 24, 2025. Willie joined the Prattville Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church in Prattville, Alabama where his brother, the late Reverend Molten Smith was the Pastor. Willie believed in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Willie’s favorite gospel song was, When You Hear of My Homegoing, Don’t Worry About Me. Willie lived a life of faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Willie married the love of his life, Maggierene Manson Smith, his partner in life and love for 49 years. Willie was no stranger to hard and disciplined work. He began his career as a Construction worker and served in the United States Army until he was Honorably Discharged. Willie relocated to Vassar, Michigan and later to Saginaw, Michigan in 1955, where he worked in the Foundry at General Motors, Gray Iron Division for 38 years until his retirement. Willie loved God and loved the Word of God and joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan, where he served faithfully as a Deacon, Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher. At Tabernacle, Willie sang in the Gospel Chorus and Male Chorus. Willie also was a founding member of the Power of Faith Gospel Singers and loved traveling to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through song. After retirement, Willie and Maggierene relocated to Moundville, Alabama where he lived for 23 years and joined Jefferson Chapel C.M.E Church, in honor of his late mother-in-law wishes. Willie and Maggierene later joined St. Paul A.M.E. Church, in Taylorville, Alabama. Willie loved traveling and spending time with his wife and family. At family gatherings, he often enjoyed playing dominoes with his brothers-in-law. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, the late Rosie and Molten Smith, his mother and father-in-law, the late Pecola Nevels Manson Jones, and Clarence Manson Sr. Willie was the youngest of seventeen siblings who all proceeded him in death along with five of his late brothers and sisters- in-law, two grandsons, and one great grandson. Willie’s legacy will forever live in the hearts and minds of those whose lives he blessed and touched. Willie leaves to cherish his memories: A loving and devoted wife, Maggierene Smith of Moundville, Alabama; sons, Geno of Bay City, Michigan and Willie (Michelle) of Atlanta, Georgia; daughters, Bettina, Valerie, and Gwen (Marvin) all of Saginaw, Michigan, and Cynthia of Moundville, Alabama; 14 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 6, 2025 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 7901 Old Greensboro Rd., Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405.

Mr. Willie Smith

September 25, 1934 - May 24, 2025