Ben Smitherman

Ben Charles Smitherman departed this life on May 27, 2014. He was born on May 24, 1987 in Selma, AL. With a passion for bull riding, he also loved to hunt and fish. He loves his family and friends and also brought laughter to every occasion and smiles to everyone around him. Survivors include his son, Brandon Smitherman of Tuscaloosa, AL; a daughter, McKenzee Smitherman of Selma, AL; mother, Becky Smitherman of Grove Hill, AL; father, Wayne Smitherman of Selma, AL; grandmother, Helen Massey of Grove Hill, AL; two sisters: Jessica (Randy) Harvell of Moody, AL and Kristina Wade of Grove Hill, AL; his loving girlfriend, Brittany Martin; a devoted niece, Ciara Wade of Grove Hill, AL; five nephews: Randy Harvell, Timothy Harvell, Hunter Harvell all of Moody, AL, Bradley Wade and Jayden Boykins, both of Grove Hill, AL; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, J.L. and Elizabeth Smitherman of Selma, AL and maternal grandfathers, Robert Walker of Prattville, AL and M.C. Massey of Grove Hill, AL. A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Lathan Funeral Home in Grove Hill. Jimmy Boswell of the Dallas County Cowboy Church officiated.