Talmadge “Bud” Alton Smith, 83, of Cullman passed away Oct. 28, 2020. He was born June 25, 1937 in Cullman County to Talmadge A. and Lily Mae Hesterley Smith.
Mr. Smith was a farmer and a teacher. He taught at both Cold Springs and Vinemont, where he taught school, coached and drove the bus.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents Talmadge A. and Lily Mae Hesterley Smith and sister Virginia Freeman.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Maggie Smith; son Mitch Smith and wife Shelia; daughter Heidi Walker and husband Ricky; grandchildren Kristen Walker and husband Trent, Hunter Walker, Payden Smith and wife Caitlyn, Parker Smith, and Isaac Smith; and a great-grandchild, Brooks Walker.
Graveside services for Mr. Smith are at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 in Holly Pond Cemetery, with Pastor Benjamin Smothers officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bud’s memory to Holly Pond Cemetery.
The family would like to express its gratitude to the staff at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab for the exemplary care given to Mr. Smith during his time there.
Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.
