Terry Smiley

Ludowici – Robert Terry Smiley, Jr., 60, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and GHC Hospice.  Born and raised in Liberty County, he lived there most of his life, and in Long County for the past 4 years.  He was a retired heavy equipment operator working his last several years with Dunham Enterprises.  An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of the Bulltown Hunting Club and was a loving husband, father, and T-Pa.  He grew up in the Methodist Church and attended Grace Point Worship Center in Fleming.  His parents, Robert Terry Smiley, Sr. and Margaret Gosseck, preceded him in death.

Survivors are his wife of 25 years, Staci Wedincamp Smiley of Ludowici; daughter, Niccole Avant (Randy Roberts) of Hinesville; sons, Kenny Avant (Lauren) of Port Orange, FL, and Johnathan Desimone (Chloie) of Hinesville; sister, Robin Smiley of Ludowici; brothers, Michael Smiley of Rabun Gap and Jody Smiley (Leigh) of Hinesville; grandchildren, Payton, Casen, Emersyn, Cole, Cutler, Bowen, C. J., and George; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30 at 11 AM at First Baptist Ludowici with Pastor Art Stoddard officiating.  Burial will follow in Dorchester Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29 from 6-8 P.M. at First Baptist Ludowici.

Active pallbearers will be Gil Sikes, Clint Floyd, Bo Dunham, Wynn Dunham, Donnie Hunt, and Darryl Gaskin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Terri Floyd (in honor of Charlie Floyd), Frank Way, Allen Troha, Jerry “Foxie” Martin, Julie Martin, and Della Horne.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Terry Smiley, please visit our floral store.