DONALD RAY “DONNIE” SMITH

Donald Ray “Donnie” Smith, 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Mr. Smith was born October 22, 1950 in Alma to the late Clifford Lamar “C. L.” Smith and the late Alma Laverne Yawn Smith. He was a member of Baxley Church of God. He owned and operated S & W Enterprises, Inc. from 1986-2002. Mr. Smith went to college at the age of 50 and received his master’s degree. He spent 20 years helping others recover from addiction. He was preceded in death by a brothers-in-law, Timothy Jordan and Edward Walls.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Helen Smith of Baxley; daughter, Daphne “Dee Dee” Brannen of Odum; sisters, Ella Frances of Las Vegas, NV and Cathy Jordan of Baker, FL; mother-in-law, Bobbie Walls of Baxley; godson, J. J. Mincey of Gainesville, FL; and future son-in-law, Jon Priest of Alma.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Pastor Lamar Lee, Rev. Jon Priest officiating and a eulogy by Daphne “Dee Dee” Brannen. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Steven Spell, Ryan Beecher, Eric Beecher, Jon Priest, Leonard Spell, Mike Smith and Kevin Walls.

Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Hospice of South Georgia, Dr. Joel Bray and Lisa Stewart.

Musical selections were rendered by Pastor Lamar Lee and Javan Anderson.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia 1625 Sunset Boulevard Jesup, GA 31545.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.