Alvin Charles Smith

ALVIN SMITH “BIG AL”- Alvin Smith, 70, died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on August 12th, 2020 surrounded by family in Columbus, OH. He was born on April 6th, 1950, in Calhoun County, Alabama, the son of Al Charles Smith & Bessie Mae (Allen) Smith.

Alvin was a lifelong resident of Ohio, graduating from Lakeview High School; class of 1968. He was a talented athlete starring in track, baseball, and football. After high school he was employed by Republic Steel & Copper Weld where he worked for many years. He enjoyed fishing, dancing to the blues, baseball, and playing cards with his friends and family.

Alvin is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children who will forever cherish his life, Dione Kelly of Maryland, Alvin Crenshaw of Warren, OH, Shenetta Crenshaw of Columbus, OH, Kevin Crenshaw of Columbus, OH, Mesha Smith of Virginia, Marlena Kimple of Girard, OH, Tatiana Smith of Girard, OH, Tameka (Dan) Watkins of Girard OH, and Landon (Jamie) Smith of New Castle, PA. Devoted sisters, Patricia
(Ray) Mallory of Columbus, OH and LaZetta (Reggie) Holden of Los Angeles, California, 20 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

PRIVATE Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, August 22, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

A MASK IS MANDATORY.