Lunnie Ellis Smith, Sr.

LUNNIE ELLIS SMITH, SR. transitioned on March 28, 2023, to the promise of eternal life for those who’ve accepted and know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, June 29,1948, to Pinkie B. Smith, Jr. and Christine Smith. He was the youngest of their 10 children. Lunnie leaves behind his beloved wife, Angela; children: Lunnie Jr. (Angela), Jennifer, & Christopher; grandchildren: Bre’l, Jen’l, Jace, Luke, and Laila; his sisters: Jerryteen Smith, Gloria Snipes (Purvis, who passed 3.31.23), and Miriam Stanley (Paul); sister-in-law: Sharon Smith, brother-in-law: James Walton, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Preceding him in passing, sisters: Carolyn (infant), Mary Barlow-Taylor, Callie F. Smith, Pauline Thrash, Evelyn Ponder and brother: Pinkie B. Smith III; brother-in-law: McClellan Smith; sister-in-law: Jennifer Adams. Lunnie was baptized at Little Vine Baptist Church Tyrone, Georgia, at an early age. He enjoyed attending both there and also at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia, where his family were members. The youth choir was one of his favorites. He spent many days on Parson Street and Walnut Street growing up in Atlanta. Lunnie pursued his passionate love of music, writing a single for The Wallace Brothers, “The Airborne Shuffle”, when he was just a teen. His dream was interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S.Army during the Vietnam era. Lunnie served as a Unit & Organizational Specialist/Highest Ranking Specialist4. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was highly recommended for Quartermaster Officer’s School, based on his performance. Lunnie attended Clarke Atlanta College and Atlanta Metropolitan College. Later, he would follow his father’s path working for the State of Georgia. His roles included: Court Liaison, Ga. Dept. of Labor-Atlanta Pretrial Intervention Program; Team Leader Counselor/Court Liaison and Behavioral Health Counselor, Ga. Dept. of Corrections. Lunnie worked closely with the District Attorney and Solicitor’s Office, and with Prosecutors and Judges to identify candidates. He was instrumental in implementing programs to help those who had gone astray and needed a second chance with direction in getting on track with positive life skills. Lunnie loved his family and friends and he truly adored his grandchildren. He was a great cook. He had a deep love for music. Lunnie was a mentor to many, an inspiring speaker, astute minded, an intellect and debonair for certain. He maintained spirituality as a most important trait. In lieu of flowers, the Smith family requests that you keep them in your Prayers.