Young Arthur Smith, Junior, 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed peacefully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2022.  He was born on January 26, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Young Arthur Smith, Senior and Bonnie Inez Smith.

He is survived by his son, Young Arthur (June) Smith III, his step-son, James Joseph (Tamara) Fesco, two sisters, Bonnie Karen Demichael, Judy Emily (Rodney) Snow, and eight grandchildren, Caleb Fesco, Katherine Elizabeth Smith, Victoria Eleanor Smith Nicholas Bednar, Trey Grundy, Hannah Grundy, Rachel Grundy, Sarah Grundy.

Young had worked for the Cathedral Foundation.   He managed food for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Meals-On-Wheels, a free food pantry, and owned two family restaurants.

Young served in the United States Air Force.

His hobbies include, Archaeology, bee-keeping, paranormal research, surfing, fishing and had a lifetime of Martial Arts.

A Church Service will be held on Saturday,  July 2, 2022, at 12 noon, at the Weston Baptist Church with interment in the family plot, in Weston, Georgia.  The Reverend Raymond Smith will officiate the service.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, at the Murray Hill Theatre, Jacksonville, FL. 32205

In Lieu of Flowers: donations are requested in Young's memory, to go to the Murray Hill (Theater) Ministries, 932 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205   www.murrayhilltheatre.com

Baldwin Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.  Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825, 229-887-2750, www.baldwinfuneralhome.com , Visit our web site to sign the guest book.