VALLEY — Mr. Christopher Michael Smith, 29, of Valley died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Birmingham.

Michael was born in Chambers County on Aug. 13, 1989, to Tracey Buckalew Sanford and Bobby Smith. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a call operator for Call Central.

Graveside services were held Monday, May 6, 2019, at 3 p.m. EDT at the Shawmut Cemetery with the Rev. Milton Newton officiating.

Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday from 1 p.m. until 2:3o p.m. EDT, prior to the graveside.

He is survived by his mother, Tracey (Chris) Sanford of Valley; father, Bobby (Lana) Smith of Lanett; two children, Kassi Smith and Emma Smith, both of Lanett; two sisters, Carlee Smith and Rachael Smith, both of Valley,  and several step brothers and step sisters.

Online condolences may be sent to jeffjonesfuneralhome.com

Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, handled the arrangements.