Lynell Smith, was born May 11, 1937, to Mr. Arga Smith and Mrs. Dora Price Smith in Silver Creek, Mississippi. He was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for more than 50 years and was also a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport. Mr. Smith departed this life, Sunday, November 27, 2021.

After spending his early childhood and young adulthood in Silver Creek, Mississippi, Lynell relocated to the Gulf Coast where he remained until his departure. He was a member of the ILA Local 1303 where he worked as a Longshoreman. In addition to his career as a Longshoreman, Lynell was also owner and operator of Lynell's Tree Service for many years. Lynell was a very hard worker and understood the value of hard work.

Family and friends were the very foundation of his life. Lynell never passed the opportunity to have a great time. He enjoyed dancing, socializing, and doing so with the people he loved. When he wasn't socializing, Lynell would be found somewhere watching basketball or football on television. No matter the time or place, he made sure that you knew "dat" he was a "Who Dat" fan! Lynell was a breath of fresh air and his family is so very thankful to have been able to share 84 years of life with him. May all who knew him be blessed by his life. His love, life, memories will forever be in our hearts.

Lynell is preceded in death by his wife of 64 yrs., Anner Mae Smith; parents, Arga Smith and Dora Price Smith; a daughter, Lynn Doris Howell; a brother, B. P. Smith; and a sister, Ardessie Wells.

He is survived by four children, Hazel Rhodes, Demetris (Michael Washington) Ross, Janice (Raymond) Henry, and Tracy (Allen) Williamson; one brother, Charles Smith; two sisters, Velmon Chaptmon, and Dezzie Barnes; 10 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.