Services for Neil Wayne Smith will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Sebastopol. Burial will follow at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Tim Fanguy will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00pm, prior to Chapel services.

Neil Smith, age 24 of Sebastopol, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021

Survivors:

Parents: Mitch & Debra Smith of Sebastopol

2 Sisters: Kristen Farmer (Larry) of Carthage

Brittany Gaylord (Tyler) of Sebastopol

1 Niece: Avery Gaylord

1 Nephew: Levi Gaylord

He is also survived by numerous extended family and friends.

Pallbearers: Nathan Fairchild, Tyler Anderson, Andrew May, Wesley McDill, Wyatt McCann, Christian Stanley, Austin Tatum, and Heath Grimes

Neil was a resident of Sebastopol, MS and grew up in New Zion Baptist Church, where he gave his life to Jesus. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Neil spent his Elementary years at Sebastopol Attendance Center, then completed High School at Leake Academy in 2016. He continued his education at East Central Community College, then Mississippi State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science and Nutrition in 2020.

Neil loved spending time with his friends and family. He also enjoyed woodworking, listening to music, and his job at Cal-Maine Foods, where he was currently employed. Most of all, he had a kind heart, and was eager to help anyone in need.