Pastor's Blog

Edward Olsen Smyly age 91, a former shipyard burner of Grand Bay, AL, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Lynwood Nursing Home in Mobile, AL. He was born March 15, 1921in Magnolia, AL. Mr. Smyly who was affectionately know as “Paw” loved playing with his grandkids. He believed in hard work, sharing his garden and helping others. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a World War II, U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

He is survived by his son, Howard Smyly; 2 daughters, Dona (Riley) Glass and Margy (Glenn) Perkins all of Grand Bay, AL; brother, Grant Smyly of Birmingham, AL; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; numerous family, friends, and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Ray Smyly; parents, Frank and Virginia Smyly; & 11 of 13 siblings.

Visitation will be held at O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 10:00 am until the 11:30 am service time. Burial will be at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Arlington, AL.