Kenneth Jerrell Nesmith

CLAXTON: Kenneth Jerrell NeSmith, 83, passed away April 27, 2023 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. He was a native of Evans County and a member of Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church. Jerrell enjoyed farming in his early years. Later in life he enjoyed rocking on the porch and cutting his grass. He was an avid wrestling fan who did not miss a Friday night episode. He also loved fast cars and was willing to race anyone that was up to the challenge. He loved his family and friends in his own way. He would certainly let you know where you stood with him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lannie and Cassie Sikes NeSmith; wife, Clara NeSmith; sisters, Beverly Brown and Willette NeSmith; brother, Donnie NeSmith.

SURVIVORS: daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Tanner Page of Claxton; grandchildren, Pearson Page and Tad Page; several nieces and nephews

VISITATION: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.at Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church.

FUNERAL: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church.

BURIAL: Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

PALLBEARERS: Danny Brown, Tony Brown, Wayne Massey, Wrence Beasley, Del Beasley and John Beasley

REMEMBRANCE: Sikes Chapel Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 980, Claxton, Ga., 30417 or Ogeechee Area Hospice 200 Donehoo St., Statesboro, Ga., 30458

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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