William Ronald "Ronnie"

Smith

Mr. William Ronald “Ronnie” Smith, age 78, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Ronnie was born on Saturday, July 3, 1948, in Barnesville, Georgia, to the late

Daniel C. Smith and the late Emily Hammond Smith. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Smith; sisters, Marilyn Smith, Cheryl Ruffin and Barbara Allen.

He was a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter.

Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Nikki Smith; son, Jason Smith; granddaughter, Jacie Smith; brother-in-law, Eddie Ruffin, several nieces, nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, family has requested to make a one-time donation to the Gordon College for, Friends of Gordon Fund or to the Gordon Military Alumni Scholarship Fund.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Ronnie Smith will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, with Pastor David Dawson officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church. Friends may visit on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, one hour prior to the service at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home.

Those who wish may leave an online condolence on our website, www.westburyfuneralhomes.com

Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is proudly serving the Smith family.