Lindsay Washington, affectionately known as "Smiley" was born January 17, 1937, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Cole and Daisy Washington. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He attended the public schools of Sumter County. He began his spiritual journey at St. Paul Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Elder Mark Pierson where he accepted salvation and was baptized in Jesus' name. He served faithfully under his sister-in-law, the late Pastor Shirley Holliday.

In November 2011, Brother Washington was led along with his wife to fellowship with Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church of Columbia, SC, under the leadership of Bishop Joseph Brunson, where he served faithfully as member of the Men's Ministry and Season Saints Ministry until his transition.

Lindsay met and married the love of his life, the late Geneva Washington on February 10, 1959 and to this union, twelve children were born. He enjoyed reading his bible, fixing on things around the house, and spending time with his family. He had a nickname for majority of all his grandchildren and enjoyed entertaining them.

He was employed and retired from Harvin Packing Company of Sumter, SC from over 30 years of service.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his seven daughters: Melinda (Larry) China of the home, Linda (Bishop Joseph) Brunson of Columbia, SC, Betty (Pastor Barrington) Pierson, Marilyn (Minister Timothy) Vaughn, Patricia (Leroy) Pierson, Yvonne (Marcell) Sams, Yvette (Lorenzo) Vaughn all of Sumter, SC; four sons: Charles (Shelia) Washington of Sumter, SC; Eddie (Lori) Washington, Michael (Gloria) Washington of Columbia, SC and Matthew (Tamara) Washington of Raleigh, NC; a special granddaughter, Calandra (Henry) Witherspoon of Columbia, SC and a special grandson, Delvin China of the home; four sisters: Ruth Jackson, Naomi Rush, Francis Mack, and Theodosha Washington all of Sumter, SC; one sister in law, Jessie Mae Frierson, six brother in laws: Leon Gass, Jimmy Lee Wells, Leroy Wells, all of Sumter, SC Oliver Wells and Andrew Wells of Los Angeles, CA; a special aunt Eva Mae Shivers of Sumter, SC; thirty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, caregivers, and nurses.

In addition to his maternal and paternal grandparents, and parents, Lindsay was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 62 years Geneva Gass Washington, a daughter, Gwendolyn Diaz, three grandchildren, Morgan Washington, Caleb Washington, and Elijul Washington, one great grandchild, Davon Prioleau; two sisters Lillian Washington and Betty Lou Burch, three brothers Cole Washington Jr., Isaac Washington and Albert Washington.

Public viewing will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 South Salem Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150, with Elder Barrington Pierson Officiating.

Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends at the home, 574 Covington Street, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuaryinc@gmail.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net.