Gregory Thomas Smith

Gregory Thomas Smith, 55, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ohio March 31, 1959, and has been a resident of St. Simons Island for the past 14 years. Mr. Smith graduated from Dobie High School in Houston, Texas. He had a career in automobile painting for Walter Paint and Body Shop, and was owner of the Ski Cellar in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

He had a passion for horses, cars, and enjoyed maintaining landscapes.

In addition to Mr. Smith’s grandparents he is preceded in death by his mother Darlyene Kinnaird Smith.

Survivors include his father Don Smith (Elizabeth) of St. Simons Island, GA; sister Tracy Branson (Anthony) of Brunswick, GA; two nephews Chad Branson of Brunswick, GA, and Casey Branson (Susannah) of St. Simons Island, GA; great- nephew Asher Branson of St. Simons Island, GA; aunt Wanda Peters of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; one stepbrother, three step-sisters, and seven step-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral.

Family request in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31520. Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium. www.edomillerandsons.com