Thomas Henry Smith was born April 29th 1957 in Astoria Queens, New York of Henry Wendell Smith and Maureen Thorton. Dad was the oldest of six children. Kevin Wendell, Patrick Edward, Ronald Francis, Diane, and Trevor. He is survived by his wife Sherri Denise Smith and three boys. Donald Dewy Pearce III (Trey), Christopher James Smith, and Thomas Ryan Smith. Dad had four grandchildren Jasmine Nicole Pearce, Samantha Rose Smith, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Ambreona Lasheigh. He had three nieces and nephews Jamie L. Smith, Ryan Smith, and April Martinez. Thomas graduated from Uniondale High School in the spring of 1975. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in July of 1975. He served seven years of active service as Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic, ending in September of 1982. Thomas reenlisted in September of 1985 in the Air Force Reserves. During the summer of 1985 Thomas met his wife Sherri Smith in Mobile, AL and was married September 16th 1985. He became a father on that day to three and half year old Donald Dewy Pearce III (Trey). In November of that same year Thomas and Sherri had a son, Christopher James Smith. A year and seven months later they had their third child in June of 1987, Thomas Ryan Smith. Thomas remained in the Air Force Reserves until his retirement on March 28th 1997. Dad was a very kind, gentle, patient man who could also be fierce and passionate when needed. He enjoyed sports, war movies, history, and genealogy. Some of his favorite things to talk about were the Yankees, Jets, Knicks, John Elway, Sylvester Stallone, and his coin collection. He loved to see his grandkids, and was most proud of raising three boys. He taught us to keep our heads up and walk with a purpose. On November 23rd 2011 he had a Pulmonary Embolism and went into a coma. Dad was a fighter and gave us nine more years with him. The fight ended July 2nd 2020 in Lucedale Ms. Rest In Peace Dad We Love You!
A memorial visitation for Thomas will be held Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606. A graveside service will occur Monday, July 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Alabama State Veterans Cemetery, Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Smith family.
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