Sargent Earnest Lee Smith, Jr. was born on December 19, 1964 in Coffee County to the late Earnest Lee Smith Sr, and Allene Facison Smith whom preceded him in death. At an early age he attended Broxton Deliverance Center under the leadership of the late Apostle Charles Wilkerson.
Sargent Smith, graduated from Broxton High School, and played basketball, baseball and was voted Senior Superlative as the most Athletics. Sargent Smith was employed with Coffee County Sheriff Department for the past thirty years of service where he was known as “C” 29. He also was employed with Handy foods Grocery of Broxton and Coffee Regional Medical Center as security.
During Sargent Smith’s free time, he had a passion for yard work, small engines, growing vegetables, and fishing. For many years he severed as a famous basketball coach for the Pee Wee Little League with City of Douglas Recreation department.
Sargent Smith, leaves to cherish his memory: Three daughters, Aja Townsend (Thomas) Paulk, and Erieyl L. Carswell both of Douglas, GA. And Angelique M. Smith of Valdosta, GA. One son: Elexzander L. Carswell of Douglas, GA. Special friends to cherish his memory: Christell McIver, Cande Ibarra, Daniela Joairez, and Joselyn Lbarra.
Two brothers; Gary Smith of Broxton, GA and Pernell (Jean-Marie) Smith of Douglas, GA. Four sisters; Brenda Graham of Jacksonville, GA, Sharon (Keith) Adams of Broxton, GA, Pamela (Kenneth) Gaskins of Savannah, GA, and Paris Hunt of Broxton, GA. God daughter Jessica Threatt. He leaves behind eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, along with a host of loving nieces’ nephews, friends and co-workers.


Ernest Lee Smith Jr. of Broxton Georgia passed away June 19 2019. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McIver's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday , June 23, 2019 at Broxton Church of God, 1077 Alabama Street N. in Broxton, Georgia.