He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Peach W. Smith, of Columbus, MS. He also leaves seven children and stepchildren: Eddie B. Smith Jr. of Louisville, MS; Larry Smith of Starkville, MS; Mykle K. Smith of Hattisburg, MS; Judy K. Smith of Starkville, MS; Daisy Flowers Hawkins and Sarah Flowers Sykes both of Columbus, MS; and Tommie Flowers of Redlands, CA; and also a special daughter- in-law, Gail Smith, of Louisville,MS.