Funeral services were held Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Whitesand Baptist Church in Prentiss for Mr. Tyler Blake Smith, 32, of New Hebron who died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Magee. Burial immediately followed in Whitesand Cemetery.  Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss was in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Dave Caves officiated. Pallbearers were Ryan Smith, Jason Smith, Joseph Smith, James Smith and Damon Smith.

Mr. Smith was born May 2, 1985, in Magee to Johnny Smith and Patricia Evans. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry.

He is survived by his father Johnny Smith of New Hebron; his mother Patricia Evans of Carson; one daughter, Nicole Smith of Bassfield; one brother, William Smith of New Hebron; and his maternal grandmother, Faye Cox of Clemmons, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Clyde and Annie Bell Smith and his maternal grandfather, H. B. Warren.  Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com.