Smillie Hovis, 71, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, May 12, at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Lester and Willie Lou Baker Hovis. He was a retired maintenance man.
He is survived by three sons, Johnny Logan of Hickory, Anthony Logan of Newark, NJ, and Kent Mosley of Rutherfordton; three daughters, Arlene Logan-Boyd of Newark, NJ, Annette Martin of Hendersonville, NC, and Rena Logan of Union, NJ; sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16 at 3 PM at Crowe’s Chapel with Rev. John Hill officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Wells Springs United Methodist Church cemetery.