Basil Steven Smith, 50, of Iuka, MS (formerly of Corinth, MS), died February 21, 2016, at his residence. He attended Church of the Crossroads, and was a very talented carpenter. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Rev. Rodney Rodgers, Rev. Richie Askew, and Rev. Aaron Bonds. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers include Robert Hale, Tracy Harmon, Nick Monroe, Landon Monroe, Brian West, Joey Edwards, and Tyson Harmon. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 4 PM on Wednesday, February 24 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his father, Basil W. Smith, Jr. (Ava) of Corinth; his daughter, Anna Smith Whirley (Jonathan) of Cairo, MS; one brother, Joey Smith (Regina) of Iuka; 2 step brothers, Rusty Askew of Corinth and Richie Askew of Jackson, TN; 2 step sisters, Gena Black of Corinth and Lori Lindsey Scott of Portland, OR; 2 grandchildren, John Grady and Grayson Whirley; 3 aunts, Kathy Smith Franks (Ricky) of Arthur, IL; Martha Choate Bonds (Aaron) of Corinth; and Teresa Choate Smith of Corinth; 1 uncle, Sam Smith of Corinth; and his hospice caregiver, Sandra Jones of Corinth. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Jean Choate Smith; his grandparents, Wilson and Jewel Choate and Basil W. Smith, Sr. and Elva; his uncles, Roger Smith and Tommy Choate; and his aunt, Barbara Choate Brown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Smith funeral expenses at Cutshall Funeral Home. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
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