Mr. Ralph Edward "Eddy" Smith, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence after a long illness.

He was born in Atlanta but grew up in Calhoun, GA. He was a U. S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War era, a retired Insurance Adjuster for Penn National Insurance Company, a member of Tyrian Lodge #111 F&AM and was a Scottish Rites Shriner. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church but attended Green Fork Baptist Church.

Memorial services will be 6:00 p. m. Friday at the Green Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Curry officiating.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Runnette Sapp Smith; 2 sons, Damon E. Smith of Carlisle, PA and Darin C. Smith of Millen; a brother, Kermit H. Smith (Linda) of Hampton, GA; a granddaughter, Katherine Bixler; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Green Fork Baptist Church, 2474 Perkins-Green Fork Rd., Perkins, GA 30442.