Everett Lloyd Smith

Everett Lloyd Smith, age 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026. He was at home in his favorite recliner, doing one of his favorite things: napping. He went to sleep and woke up in heaven with Jesus.

Lloyd, as he was called, was born August 19, 1944. He was the oldest of nine children born to Oscar and Florence Smith. He served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart. He made a career in long-haul trucking and logged more than a million miles on the road.

He loved watching people, sunsets, and Alabama football. He was loving, generous, and always ready to help someone in need.

He was a devoted son and brother, and he was the best Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad anyone could ask for. His presence on this earth will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his daughters, Gina and Charelle(Jimmy); his grandchildren, Christian(Allie), Michael, Joseph(Ashleigh), and Leon; great-grandchildren, David, Zoey, Audrianna, and Penelope; brothers, Marshall(Linda) and David(Judy); sister Eileen, along with many other family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Florence; brothers and sisters, Ted, Emmie, Mitchell, Tom, and BK; His beloved son Benji and granddaughter Gabriela.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 34904 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort, AL. 36527 at 2pm.

Please do not send flowers. There are restrictions on the number of arrangements allowed at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to donate to the Foundation of Grace in honor of Gabriela Grace Gambino. This foundation supports individuals and families who are facing hardship due to illness. 

https://givebutter.com/FoundationOfGrace