Smith, Willie "Roscoe" (Douglasville)

  • Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Willie Smith
Willie Smith

Bishop Willie “Roscoe” Smith, 77, of Douglasville, Georgia, transitioned from this life on April 7, 2023.

The Pure Holiness Church of God, Inc., celebrates the life and legacy of 1st Assistant Bishop Smith, Senior Pastor of Joyful Tabernacle of Praise Church of God, He was deeply committed to his family, church and friends.

He leaves to cherish his wife, First Lady Thelma Smith; children, Antonius Smith, Tammy Henry, Antonio Foster and Wynnelson Smith.

Homegoing celebration services will be held on Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Golden Memorial United Methodist Church, 6903 James D Simpson Ave, Douglasville Ga. 30135.

Bishop Smith will lie in state from 9-11 a.m. the morning of the service.

Services are entrusted to Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home, 2521 Duncan Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37404, 423 267-1244.

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