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Mike Smith

December 31, 1952 — July 4, 2024

Gulfport, Mississippi

Mike Smith, age 71, of Gulfport passed away on July 4, 2024. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton Jerome Smith and Flora Gertrude Smith; and his brothers, Howard Milton Williams and John Sharp Williams. 

He is survived by his loving partner and best friend of over 47 years, Catherine Minnon; daughter, Brandy Minnon Duprey (Kenny); and siblings, Linda Louise Cobb, George Carlton Smith (Carolyn), Jerold Wayne Smith, Celita Katherine Webber (Dudley), Alvin "Cowboy" Brian Smith (Cathy), James Aaron Smith, William Boyce Smith, and Rhonda Ann Baker (Gerald); grandchildren, Addyson Kate Duprey, Lillian Claire Duprey, and Marley Lane Duprey; and RD and Audrey Legg, who raised Mike from the age of 6 years old. 

Mike was a native of Pascagoula and later became a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. He graduated from Harrison Central High School and attended Coalville Methodist Church. He started in the plumbing trade at the age of 16 and established Smith Plumbing Company after receiving his Master Plumbing License in 1994. He was also a part time commercial shrimper for over 44 years. He proudly assisted in the cleanup of our beautiful Gulf Coast after the BP oil spill from the helm of his shrimp boat. 

Mike was also an Allstar baseball pitcher, mentored and coached by Webb Lee. He loved spending his time riding horses, raising his goats, fishing, and working his shrimp boat. He could often be found with his beloved dogs, Trouble and Sissy. He leaves behind his four-legged companions Tanner and Rough. 

Mike was born on December 31, 1952. He always said that everyone celebrated his birthday. It is only fitting that he left God's beautiful green earth to go home while everyone celebrated Independence Day with fireworks. Loving you forever, Cat. 

Please consider planting a tree in Mike's memory or donating to the Cancer Society.

A visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport. 

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family. 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mike Smith, please visit our flower store.

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

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11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503

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