Alan and Lavonne were so kind to me when I was beginning my career as a pharma rep.  In 1992, we became neighbors and their FL/GA party was always a highlight of our fall weekends.  I just found out about Alan’s passing—and Jack and I are so sad to hear this.  We both “just saw” Alan walking the dog on Isser Court.  Our prayers are with his family and may his memory be a blessing.

Very sad to hear of Dr. Smith passing. I was Dr. Smith’s Assistant at Memorial Neurospine for several years. He was a very pleasant person and a great man. He was an honor to have known. I send my condolences to you Mrs. Smith and your family. May God be with you, in your time of need. 🙏🏽


Dear Lavonne,
Please accept my condolences upon hearing about the death of Alan. Please know you will be in our prayers asking for Our Lord to lift you up and bring you comfort in this sad time. 
Sincerely in the peace of Christ,
Sylvia Bell Petrandis 

For all the beautiful memories of a shared residency at JHEP and a fantastic practice of surgery in Jacksonville, our deepest expression of sympathy for Levonne and all her family members for the unreplaceable  great loss,
Aracelis and Osvaldo Contarini

Lavonne, we just heard the heartbreaking news about Alan.  Just know that you and your family  are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Kathy and Chris Rathburn 

        Thought I would share the only photo I have of Alan. 
We spent a lot of time together (almost like brothers) when he lived In Atlanta.  Alan moved to Jacksonville, soon after this photo was taken. 
         I was very sorry to learn of his passing. My sincere condolences to LaVonne and his family.
                 
       Bill Dickey, Gainesville, GA.

Having worked for Alan and with Lavonne in his private practice he was more than a boss. He was an amazing surgeon. It’s the life lessons I learned the most. Work hard, be humble, share with others !!! He loved old pick up trucks with screw drivers for handles. He could talk to the hospital Administrator or to a man fixing his lawn mowers. He always remembered every project and often named them “The Jay shed”  or another pet name after those who built or repaired. 
He loved going to Gator games and if you were lucky you might even be serenaded by him to his favorite Cajun music. He had nicknames for everyone! Thank you Alan for being a friend and teaching more than books could ever do! Go Gators 🐊 Gods speed 
CINDYDIXON 

I am still in shock in hearing of Alan's passing. He and I were students and roommates at the University of Florida. I have known him since 1964 when we were freshman. I consider him one of my best friends and will miss him very much.
I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to Lavonne and the family.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Alan”s passing today from John Deperi.  It was truly a pleasure to have known and worked with Alan.
It was because of Alan that I was able to become involved in the Sister Cities Project and travel to Russia to interact with the Russian surgeons and anesthesiologists; a great experience!
Having worked with him for many years, I came to know him as a colleague, a friend , and a fellow Gator fan. He was a respected and well liked surgeon at Memorial Hospital and he will be truly missed.
Our prayers go out for him and his family, his loving wife, and all those that had the pleasure of working with him.
Mike Carlson

Dear Allison, Lavonne, Cheryl and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Smith’s passing. I remember the last time  we spent with you all was a few years ago during the holidays. He gave me a hug and told me after all the years I had known him it was time to start calling him Alan! 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kate and Pat Henry

Very sad to hear of Alan's passing. I First met Alan (and Lavonne) when I came to Jacksonville as an attending neurosurgeon at University Hospital 1977 at which time Alan was chief resident in surgery (and Lavonne the head nurse in SICU). We had considerable contact at UH, plus shortly thereafter when we both entered private practice. Thirty yrs. ago we became neighbors and renewed our friendship, also as Gator fans, both having ties to U of F. Always enjoyed the Smith  FL-GA parties on the eve prior to the big game. I will miss seeing Alan "On The Circle" and our friendship. Condolences to Lavonne and the entire family. I will miss him.

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Dr. Lewis Alan Smith

9 août 1946 – 21 décembre 2021

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

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