Harold Smith, Sr., age 82 of Hartford, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida.
Born Monday, March 1, 1943 in Slocomb, Alabama, he was the son of the late Howard Smith and the late Ruth Odel Smith.
Surviving are son, Harold Smith of Bonifay, FL, daughters, Anita Hathaway of Hartford, AL and Tammy Smith of Bartow, FL, brother, Robert Smith, sisters, Carolyn Hathaway of Black, AL, Mary Helms of Hartford, AL, Elaine Hoffman of Hartford, AL and Opal Whitehead of Bonifay, FL; 3 grand children, Jacob Helms, Jessica Brock , Micah Smith; 10 great grand children, Kevin, Kennedy, Emma, Taylor, Morgan, Mason, Micah, Jr., Micannah, Caroline, Dakota;1 great great grand child, Zander.
Mr. Smith served as a County Commissioner in several districts in Holmes County, he drove a gas truck for Tri-County Gas for many years before becoming the designated crane operator. Known for his community service, Mr. Smith fried more fish that Captain D’s for the citizens of Holmes County.
A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Sims Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, FL with Sims Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Sims Funeral Home Chapel.
