(Chambers) Smith and passed away on July 18, 2023, at 71 years of age.
Tommy grew up in Newkirk, Oklahoma and Gunnison, Colorado. Early on, he had a
passion for fishing and treasure hunting. Tommy joined the military in 1972 and served
in the Navy during Vietnam. Tommy completed many reconnaissance and surveillance
missions on P3 and E2 aircraft as an Aviation Electronic Warfare Operator over
Vietnam. He was primarily stationed in Guam and served on the Aircraft Carrier USS
Oriskany
After serving in the military, Tommy moved back to Colorado and soon married and
had his son Tommy in 1980. Tommy was strong-willed and stubborn at times, but he
also had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal,
and brave. He was clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all his life
and work experiences: From repairing & servicing vending machines and arcades to
being a convenience and liquor store owner. He did construction for a short time and
invented a "one of a kind" tool for metal detecting.
He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly
loved each of them and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came, he carried
himself with dignity and strength and was full of love for those who went before him. He
will be missed dearly.
Tommy is survived by his son Tommy, Brother Doug, and Sister's Carolyn, and Dianna.
Grandchildren Gayvn, Ryleigh, Grant. Tommy was a wonderful Step Grandfather and
was loved dearly by his step-grandchildren. Matt, Logan, Noah, Jeriah, and Kyler.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Tommy Smith & Edith Smith and sister
Melody (Smith) Arrya.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11;30 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Martin Mortuary followed by Military honors at 1:00 PM to be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.
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