We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Kelvin D. Smith, age 43, of Elkton, Maryland on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church located at 2515 Coweta-Heard Road in Hogansville, Georgia 30230. Reverend Sherry Beasley, Pastor and Reverend Gary Smith, Eulogist.

Public viewing will be Saturday from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

Due to COVID-19 concerns everyone in attendance Must Wear a Mask and Social Distancing is encouraged at the service and viewing.

Kelvin Deon Smith was the first-born son of the late Gabriel Smith Pasha on January 18, 1979. On Sunday March 6, 2022 in Elkton, MD, he answered to the master’s call and transitioned from the earthly life.

Kelvin - “Kel” as he was known - professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a 1998 graduate of Callaway High School and an avid sports fan. After high school, he served his country in the US Army, where he earned several accolades. These include expert Marksmanship and his Parachutist Badge. He was honorably discharged in 2004. After serving his country, he worked as a Warehouse Slots Analyst for KeHE Distributors of Northeast MD.

Kelvin’s passing has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. However, that void will be filled as we remember his quick wit, infectious smile and larger than life personality. The ultimate comfort comes from words contained in 2 Corinthians. Kel is no longer in his earthly body but is ever present with his Lord.

He was proceeded in death by his mother Gabriel Smith Pasha, Grandmother Mae Belle Morgan and Uncle Derek Ervin Smith.

To remember his life and carry on his legacy are his Fiancée Stephanie Smith, Elkton, MD, seven (7) sons ~ Kelvin Deon Lee Smith, Hogansville, GA, Jordan Beard, Franklin, GA, Elijah Smith, Hope Mills, NC; Carter Nelson, Aiden Kozminski, Anthony Kozminski and Kristopher Kozminski all of Elkton, MD ~ One (1) daughter Alexia Wiess, Melbourne, FL ~ one (1) Brother Demetrius (Ryann) Smith and one (1) Sister Daveda Lakes all of Savannah, GA ~ four (4) nephews Joshua Gibson, Noah Smith, Kian Gibson and Jaxon Smith all of Savannah GA~ two (2) grandchildren Malani Beard Franklin, GA and Julian Kozminski Elkton, MD.

His memory will live on through an abundance of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home. 117 West Main Street, Hogansville, Georgia 30230. Phone 706-637-8791 Fax 706-637-8796.