Mr. Trenton “Boganey” NeeSmith, age 80, of Collins, died late Thursday night, at Community Hospice of Vidalia after an extended illness. Trenton was a native of Uvalda and was a commercial fisherman living most of his life in Darien before moving to Collins in 2012. He was a member of Darien Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.H. and Avis NeeSmith; two sons, Phillip and Tracy NeeSmith; and nine brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean NeeSmith of Collins; four daughters, Tamey NeeSmith (Lanis) of Darien, Wendy Howell (Tony) of Vidalia, Lena Knight (Mike) of Fernindina Beach, FL., and Sheila Muse (Bill) of Midway; and one brother, Wendell “Gator” NeeSmith of Uvalda. Eight grandchildren, Chris, Amber, Dawn, Josh, Kristen, Trey, Casey, and Alec; and several great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral Services for Mr. Trenton NeeSmith will be held Monday, December 14, 2020 at Toombs County Funeral Home of Lyons at 11:00 am with Reverend Tommy Whaley officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery of Collins. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home Sunday evening, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Toombs County Funeral Home of Lyons is in charge of arrangements.