A native of Middlesboro, KY, Mr. Smith retired from the U.S Army after 25 years of service in 1990 and relocated to Evans, GA with his family in 1995. During his military career, Mr Smith was a Vietnam Veteran, working in missle command and serving as a Signal Corps Instructor at Fort Gordon. Steve was a avid outdoorsman who loved, hunting, fishing, playing golf and spending time with all his loved ones. Mr. Smith was very involved in coaching youth sports for both of his sons and loved to teach them new skills and life lessons everyday.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Georgia Burnett Smith; Sons, Michael (Stacey) Smith, Andrew (Mackenzie) Smith; sister, Susie (Ricky) Jones, Teresa (Danny) Fuller and Shonda (Bob) Burnett, 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 11 a.m at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez, GA. A memorial service will follow at 12 p.m.