Obituary for Tommy Smith

MR. LAWTON TOMMY SMITH, age 65, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Dodge County Hospital.

 A graveside celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

 Tommy was born in Eastman, GA, on December 15, 1960, to the late Bessie Elon Fordham Smith and Lawton Jurelle Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, attended Dodge County High School, and worked at Eastman Cotton Mill for a few years after leaving high school. He later worked in construction for several years before earning his CNA certification. He worked for Middle Georgia Nursing Home, under Butch Milner, for many years before working for Heart of Georgia Nursing Home. He retired after more than 30 years in the healthcare field.

 Tommy was a happy-go-lucky kind of person who loved having a good time, socializing, dancing, working outdoors, and helping others. He was preceded death by his Mother and Father, Bessie Elon Fordham Smith and Lawton Jurelle Smith, and his Brothers, Joey Smith and Gregory Keith Smith.

 He is survived by his Daughters – Samantha Dennis (Ronnie) of Eastman and Sandy Smith of Dexter; Grandchildren – Jacob Dennis, Ashley Dennis, Selena Dennis, Austin Smith, Brooklyn Smith, Cameron Smith, and Elizabeth “Izzy” Smith; Sisters – Sarah Jones (Jimmy) of Chester and Venise S. Howell of Eastman; Sister-in-law – Glenda “Skeeter” Smith of Calhoun; Aunts – Margie S. May and Dorothy Smith, both of Eastman; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Samantha and Ronnie Dennis, 861 Soperton Hwy., Eastman, GA.