Hair by Erica Miller

I want to take a moment to thank you all for your understanding and support during my absence from the shop following the loss of my father. Your kindness and patience mean more to me than words can express during this difficult time.

I am grateful for each and every one of you, and I’m looking forward to getting back to doing what I love. I’ll be back at the shop on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. If you’d like to schedule or reschedule an appointment, please feel free to call the shop or send me a message to get on the schedule. I will do my best to accommodate appointments.

Thank you again for your compassion and for being such an amazing community.

With gratitude,
Erica

It is with shattered hearts that we share the passing of our beloved father. Last night, our daddy left this world, free from pain and suffering.

He fought with unimaginable strength, never once complaining, even in the hardest of times. Though we had a little time to prepare, it’s a reminder that nothing truly eases the heartache of losing someone so dear.

Our daddy was taken from us far too soon, but we find peace in knowing he was ready to go. His warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will live on in all who were blessed to know him.

We ask for your prayers, not only for our family but also for everyone whose lives our daddy touched. His loss is felt deeply, but his legacy of love and laughter will forever remain in our hearts.

Henry Edward Smith

Dec 9, 2024
Spry Funeral Home

Henry Edward Smith, lovingly known as “Eddie” passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on December 4, surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born in 1963, in Limestone County to Alvin and Reda Smith of Athens.

He was a beacon of incredible strength, compassion, and humor. Eddie bravely served his country for 20 years in the United States Army National Guard. A testament to his unwavering commitment to service and duty were not marked only by his bravery, but the deep bonds formed with his fellow service men and women. Eddie’s greatest joy in life was his big family.

He is survived by his three daughters, Erica (Jessica) Houk, Kayla (Stevie) Burrough, Krissy (Jatias) Smith, seven grandchildren, Nate Steeples, Evan May, Landon Steeples, Jeremiah May, HunterSteeples, Joshua Burrough, Jacob Adams (Autumn) and Ka’Yonna Blu, who will carry on his strength, kindness, humor and love. He also leaves behind a stepmother, Sandy Smith, two brothers, Anthony Smith; Stan Smith, along with two stepsisters, Lisa Rose and Lori Green.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Reda Smith, niece Julie Dawn Smith, and nephew Joel Smith.

In addition to his family, Eddie leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and service. He will be best remembered by his big smile and contagious laugh. He found joy in the small things and was dedicated to always helping others, as he never met a stranger. He will always be remembered for his big heart and unshakable faith to see the good in everyone. Even though Eddie’s physical presence will be deeply missed, his spirit lives on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Graveside service to celebrate the life of Eddie will be held on Monday, December 9 th, 2024, at 2pm, at Pettusville Methodist Church Cemetery. His grandsons will be the pallbearers with honorary pallbearers will be Jatias Turner and Ka’Yonna Blu.

The family would like to thank the Aveanna Hospice of Huntsville for their incredible care and support during this difficult time.

“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Memorials may be made to the Smith family for expanses at Spry Funeral Home in Athens

I will not be in the shop the week of Thanksgiving so if you need to get in before Thanksgiving I have some availability next week. I will be out of the shop from November 24-December 4th. If you need to get on the books you can call the shop or message me!