Leavy Smith

Leavy Smith, of the Taylorsville community, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home. He was born to the late Ollie Lee Smith and Susannah Jones Smith on Tuesday, July 6, 1948, in Summerton, South Carolina.

Leavy worked in upholstery at Bassett Furniture for 17 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Diane Howell Smith; a son, Franklin Howell; and his siblings, Lila Jackson, Sallie William, Margaret Rhames, Elijah Oliver Jr., and Blannie Lee Smith.

Leavy will lie in state on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. T.E. Martin and Rev. James Ferguson will officiate.

The family will accept donations at Alexander Funeral Service to help with funeral expenses.

Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.