March 12, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.
Joseph "Joe" S. Smith, 47, Columbus
By Norman Funeral Home
Joseph “Joe” S. Smith, 47, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Born on July 5, 1977 in Columbus, Joe was the son of Gary Lee Ziegner and Joyce Davis. He married Kelly Burbridge on February 17, 2006.
Joe was owner and operator of Joe Pool and Spa. Joe enjoyed fishing with his boys, music, Volkswagens, and collecting antiques. His true passion was just being with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly; sons, Joseph Stanley (Bailee) Smith II of Columbus, Jonathon Darrel Smith of Columbus; and Jakob Gary Lee Smith of Columbus; grandson, Silas Stanley Smith of Columbus, granddaughter, Clara Elizabeth Smith, on the way; parents; siblings, Jonny Turner, Jamie Turner, Chris Smith, Gary Smith, William Smith, Stephen Smith, and Michael Smith; and mother- and father-in-law, Darrel and Carolyn Burbridge of Hope.
Joe was preceded in death by his biological father, Gary Smith and his Aunt Nancy.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home with Randy McCarty officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.
Contributions may be given to a Go Fund Me account set up for his wife, Kelly and his sons.
Online condolences may be sent to Joe’s family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.
