Casey Marion Smith, Sr., 83, was born in Moorhead,
Mississippi on April 4, 1929, and went to his heavenly home on March 4, 2013.
He was the beloved husband of Joan (McIntire) Smith, whom he married in 1948.
Affectionately known as Marion, Dad, Poppa, Pop and Uncle
Son, he was a benevolent husband, father, brother, grandfather, great
grandfather and friend. He was known for his passion for Jesus Christ,
faithfulness to his church, love for his family, zest for life and generosity toward
his fellow man. He will long be remembered down-home spun humor, quick wit, and
story-telling. He loved to collect antiques (said “he was one too” in later
years) and enjoyed displaying his collection in “Poppas Country Museum.”
Marion moved to Choctaw County in 1942. He graduated from
Ackerman High School in 1948 as the first student body president and was
president of his senior class. He was a proud member of the 1947 Championship
Football Team while playing the first game on the new Dale Davidson Football
Field. Marion served two terms as Town Alderman and worked as Public Works
Superintendent, Fire Chief, Deputy Marshall for eleven years and remained one
of Ackerman and Choctaw County’s most avid ambassadors. Marion organized and
directed the first Fire Department in Ackerman. He was founder and president
emeritus of the annual Ackerman School Reunion.
Marion then established himself as an aspiring entrepreneur,
having co-founded and managed several successful state-wide water works supply
businesses. He was a member of the Ackerman Masonic Lodge #119 and the Gideon’s
International. He retired in 1985 and his love for woodworking prompted him to
establish his own business called “Poppas Country.” Poppa was a skilled master
craftsman whose handiwork adorns many area households.
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held on Thursday,
March 7, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman,
MS. Burial will follow in the Enon Cemetery.
Rev. Jerry Lawson will officiate the service. Visitation was held on
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home
in Ackerman.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents Casey Tripplett
and Grace (Fondren); and his sister, Doris Withers.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan (McIntire)
Smith o Ackerman, one son, Casey M. “Buddy” Smith, Jr. and his wife, Carol, of
Tupelo, MS; one brother, Kenneth Smith and his wife, Bess, of Flowood, MS;
grandchildren Casey Smith III and his wife, Mandy, and Stacey Fowler and her
husband, Chip; grandchildren Casey Joe Fowler, Weston Fowler, Addie Grace Smith,
and Lexie Rose Smith.
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