Deacon Alvin Benjamin Smith, Sr.  age 91, of Bartow, FL, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Spring Lake Nursing Center in Winter Haven, FL. He was a Deacon at the First Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Bartow, FL. He served in the U. S. Army for over 20 years.

He is survived by his loving wife: Minnie D. Smith; One Daughter: Lisa (Marvin) Anderson, Powder Springs, GA; Two Sons: Alvin B. (Fay) Smith, Jr.  Bartow, FL and Alvin Ricky (Juanita) Tyronne Smith, Sr., Lakeland, FL; One Sister: Miriam Brinson, Ft. Meade, FL; and 12 Grand Children.

Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 27, 2024. Funeral service will be at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1030 King Street, Bartow, FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.