He leaves his children, Gordon (Ruth) Smith, IV and Kathleen Smith Taylor; his 3 grandchildren, Terrell Taylor, Nathan and Michael Smith; his sister, Carolyn Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen “Cenie” Terrell Smith; his father and Mother, Gordon Smith, Jr. and Ruth Ollinger Smith; his brother, Robert Smith; and his sisters, Ann Smith Williams and Ellie Smith Brown.
Born and raised in Mobile, Mr. Smith attended McGill Institute and Springhill College. During World War II, Mr. Smith served as an Army Sergeant in the Pacific Theater. After serving in the War, he returned home and joined Smith’s Bakers. He worked there until he retired as President after 45 years. An avid golfer, Mr. Smith won two state amateur golf championships. He was a longtime member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and a Knight of St. Gregory.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Marian Center one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile, AL 36604. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
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