Jeffrey Smith Obituary

Jeffrey Evans Smith, lovingly known by those closest to him as Babe, Dada, and Guncie, passed away in Hiram, Georgia, at the age of 42. Born on November 23, 1982, in Austell, Georgia, Jeffrey lived a life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to his family.
Jeffrey loved his family more than anything in the world. He was a devoted husband to Jessica Nicole Smith and a proud, loving father to his daughter Madison Lou Smith, who was his greatest joy. He is now reunited in heaven with his beloved son Wyatt Evans Smith, his parents Evans Howard Smith and Senia Diane Smith, and his grandparents who went before him.
Jeffrey had a heart of gold and a gift for making everyone feel welcome-he truly never met a stranger. His passion for hunting and the outdoors reflected his appreciation for life's simple, peaceful moments. Whether sharing stories, lending a helping hand, or lighting up a room with his smile, Jeffrey made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
He is also survived by his brother, Stephen Howard Smith and sister-in-law Kimberly Smith; nephews Jacob and Nathan Smith; sister, Lisa Shead and her husband Carey Shead; nephews, Tony Edge and Shawn Edge.
Jeffrey is also survived by his mother-in-law, Kimberly Bodenhamer and stepfather-in-law, Doug Bodenhamer; father-in-law, Roger Jones and stepmother-in-law, Rachel Jones; brother-in-law, Hayden Jones; sister-in-law, Alyssa Tyler; brother-in-law, Nic Tyler; and nephews, Bryceson Tyler and Kayson Tyler.
Each of them will carry his memory in their hearts forever.
Jeffrey's love, laughter, and kindness will be deeply missed but never forgotten. His spirit will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.
Go Dawgs!
Funeral Services for Mr. Jeffrey Evans Smith will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 P.M at Crossroads Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Turner, Mr. Hayden Jones, Mr. Chase Whitlock. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made towards Maddie's college fund.
With the ever increasing cost of education, we're saving for Madison's future education expenses with the Path2College 529 Plan. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged program that helps families save for future education expenses.
If you're considering a gift for Madison in the future, I'd like to invite you to consider using Ugift®. It's a free-to-use service that makes it easy to contribute to our 529 plan account at any time.
There are no fees with Ugift; your entire gift will go to Madison's 529 account. You can make a secure gift contribution for special events (birthdays, holidays) or any time you'd like. All you need is the following Ugift code. Madison's Ugift code: D3J-T46 To make a gift contribution using Ugift: 1. Go to Ugift529.com. 2. Enter the Ugift code: D3J-T46 3. Enter your name and the amount of your gift. 4. Make your gift via electronic funds transfer or check.
Benson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jeffrey Evans Smith. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Jeffrey, please visit our floral store.