Mr. Smith was a native of Ware County, but had resided most of his life in Brunswick, Georgia. He was the son of the late Adele Delia and Octave Smith. He was the loving husband for fifty five years to the late Martha Louise Smith. He served his country with honors during World War 11. Mr. Smith was a train engineer with Hercules in Brunswick, Georgia and retired after 40 years of employment. He was also a member of Woodmen Of The World.
The family will receive friend during the hours of 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will be held to honor his life at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Palmetto Cemetery with Reverend Ed Gill officiating.
The pallbearers serving during the service will be Andy Reichenbach, Derrick Smith, Rocky Smith, Caleb Smith, and Alec Smith.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother and father, Adele Delia and Octave Smith; his caring wife, Martha Louise Smith; two granddaughters, Candice and Mindy Smith; two sisters, Cleo Moore and Clara Courson; two brothers, Clarence and Clyde Smith; a son-in-law, Donald Reichenbach. He is survived by a daughter, Robin Reichenbach of Brunswick, GA; four sons, Ricky Smith (Angie) of Brunswick, GA, Rusty Smith of Brunswick, Ga, Ronnie Smith (Mary) of Brunswick, GA, Ray Smith of Brunswick, GA; One sister, Ruth Norris of Ocean Springs, MS. Nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren survive. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Smith loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed crabbing. As a younger man, he was an avid tennis player. He also enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. However, his family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com
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