George Daniel Smith 'Dan' age 84 from Moore, OK passed on March 19th 2023 in Moore at his home in Moore. He was born in Dunlap, Tennessee on Fredonia Mountain, to Mary Ruth and George Washington Smith. George graduated from Sequatchie High School in 1956.
George then married the love of his life, Mattie 'O' Dean Harris in 1957 when he went into the Air force in 1958 and spent a year in Korea at Osan Air force Base. He came back to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA, to finish his tour in 1962. He moved his family to South Gate, CA in 1965, where he started to work at General Motors. He was transferred to the Oklahoma City plant in 1983.
When the love of his life passed in 1996, he moved to Eufaula, OK and married his second wife Patricia May Blatt, who passed in 2008. He enjoyed his time at the lake, but he moved back to Moore, OK, in 2018. He enjoyed golfing with his buddies. He ran, he walked, and he always stayed busy. He made many friends with a smile that would light up a room. His family will miss his stories of growing up on Fredonia Mountain.
They made it seem like he lived like Tom Sawyer in Mark Twain's book. He was a son of the south and he let everyone he spoke to know it. He was a hardworking man who always took care of his family and would help anyone who needed help.
He was preceded in death by both wives, Mattie 'O' Dean and Patricia May.
Survived by his children, daughter, Stephia Smith of Moore. Danny Smith of St. Augustine, FL, and Barry Smith of OKC, OK. His Granddaughters, Ashley Smith of St Augustine, FL and Chelsea Smith of Knoxville, TN. He will always be missed and loved by his family and friends. He was a very good man.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A memorial graveside service for George will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 2301 East Indian Hills Road, Norman, OK 73071.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.primrosefuneralservice.com for the Smith family.
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