Mr. Odell Gude Smith peacefully transitioned on November 11, 2022. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 12:00 noon at Sims Chapel Baptist Church, 61 Sims Chapel Rd. Covington, GA 30014. Pastor Emeritus Cecil Rozier, Eulogist, Assisted by others. Interment, Sims Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held Friday November 18, 2022, 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Remains will lie in-state at the church from 10:30 AM until service hour. Here to cherish his memories and legacy of life is his dedicated wife, children, family and friends. "A Service of Dignity, A Trademark of Excellence