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Central Mississippi community organizers are mourning the passing of “Mr. GOTV,” Floyd Porter Smith. The Brandon, MS resident transitioned October 30, 2026. He was 79. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m., Mount Nebo Baptist Church, 1245 Tunica Street, Jackson, MS.
Smith was born July 22, 1947, to A. P. Smith and Ola Fortenberry Smith in New Hebron, MS. He earned the title of Special Project Coordinator for Hinds County due to his effectiveness in educating voters about formidable candidates and ballot initiatives beneficial to community development…