Name: Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home
Address: Virginia Beach, VA

I am so sorry to hear of George's passing.  He was my big brother back in the late 70's while stationed at Governor's Island and later on the the USCGC Northwind.  We had many great times together at the America Cup Races, the 77-78 Great Lakes deployment and I was with him when he lost his Mother.  He was a great friend who will be sorely missed.  I know you and Denise are finally on the beach together , as it should be.  God blessed you my friend.

The Alion family and the Coast Guard test team at COTF are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend "King George the First".  We're grateful to have worked with him, but more importantly, to have known him as a friend. We're inspired by his immense contributions to this country and to the community.  Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family, friends and all those who admired him.  Rest in peace George.  

Master Chief Smith - 
George - It was an honor to serve with you in our unit. 
You were the technical backbone of HDC 205 and 
the unchallenged leader of the MAST, the heartbeat of the unit. 
I still remember you busting butt to get and keep the gear going while the Mighty Masters of MIUW slept in the tents during Linked Seas. (I still have the pictures....). We kicked butt.
I never, ever worried about the communications or computers while you were around. 
I enjoyed your company at dinner in San Diego years afterward and will never forget what you told me about being in HDC 205. It was an honor. 
We WERE the best and you were the best. 
Fair Winds and Following Seas, shipmate, see you in the great beyond!

A limb has fallen from the corvette family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, Grieve,
not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while
 I was strong. George was such a kind, gentle soul. He would do anything to help 
improve the car culture. I’ll remember George in many positive ways-with a big smile 
and a great sense of humor, always great with a story, about his 1965 corvette.
What an amazing friend since 2005. Caring thoughts are with you.
“Semper Fidelis” Always Faithful.  
Herbert and Debbie Mumford


Our heartfelt condolences to all of George's family and friends. Such a warm and endearing friend, George was always quick to greet you with a big smile. We already miss him and will certainty miss even more during our Saturday, Cruise In's, where we just sat, talked, enjoyed the cars and everyone's company. He has reserved a permanent spot in our hearts and we will always cherish him our memories. Friend, Vette "Top Down" Buddy and Shipmate. RIP George

I was so sorry to hear that George passed.  He was such a wonderful person.  I worked with George (Pentagon Staff) and we talked of Corvettes and Coffee.  Even after he left us in the CCD, he still came down and talked and was a member of our coffee mess and came to our Christmas Parties.  It was a privilege to work and know him.  You have my deepest sympathy.  

My wife Judy and I are new members of the Beachcombers Corvette Club and we were so lucky to begin to get know this fine gentleman and enjoy some of the many events he organized.  My daughter Madison and I had the privilege of following George’s lead at our first parade, the Pungo Strawberry Festival, and it is a memory we will cherish forever. 

George was one the good guys who made a difference on this place we call earth. He served his country in the USCG, and through his love of cars stepped up to lead or support so many Cruise in, car shows and was just always there. As a fellow member of the Beachcombers Corvette Club you will always be remembered with your 65 Corvette and as a friend. Rest In Peace and condolences to your family


Hey George!

Simply put...you are the best!

As an athlete, a smart guy, and our High Student Body President inv1966.   After Franklin St High School and San Joaquin Delta College in1968 in Stockton, CA, I move South to LA and you moved to Virginia Beach, VA.

I'll never forget you and see you on the screen of my imagination vividly.

Thanks for the memories and friendship back then...  You always  beat me to the punch and I'll just have to catch you on the other side Master Chief.

Thanks for the memories old friend!!

Only the very best!!!



George was my classmate at Franklin Sr. High School in Stockton, California. He was  truly one of the nicest guys in our class, always polite,  always organized. It was great to see him at our 50th high school reunion. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. 

A shipmate thru and thru.  Will be greatly missed.   Rest easy Master Chief - we have the watch.  Thoughts are with the family.  Regret I will be unable to attend visitation or services.  
Best regards

Harry Sadler-CWO4 
USCG(ret)

My sincere condolences to your family and friends.  You were a great guy and I have so many fond memories of you from high school and consider myself so lucky to have called you "friend"!  I am so happy that we were able to see one another again at our 50th Class reunion.  

God bless you and rest in peace

From one veteran to another...Thanks to your service to our great country George with the USCG and locally to the Beachcombers Corvette Club.   Rest in Peace and "Save the Wave" to all the Corvette owners in Heaven!    

George was a good friend and I will truly miss him. My deepest condolences to the family. May you find peace in all of your fond memories. 
~RIP George

In sympathy,
Johnny “JJ”

Rest in Peace George true corvette friend and truly will be missed custom classic corvette club.

George was a good friend who will be greatly missed by me and the rest of his Beachcombers Corvette Club family. His presence at the Beachcomber events will be missed and the Landstown Cruise-In won’t be the same without him. Rest in peace my friend and know you won’t be forgotten by me or your Beachcomber Corvette Club family. 

There are no words to express the amount of sadness throughout the Beachcomber Community. We are truly blessed to have known you as a fellow Corvette owner, but we are more blessed to call you our friend. We are all so thankful for the generosity of your time, the sharing of your wisdom and the kindness of your heart. The character of a man shines brightest when others speak of him. George, the character of you my friend is intensely bright right now. While we continue to mourn your departure from this world, we know in our hearts that heaven has gained a true gentleman. Rest in peace.

We will miss George.  Just today we're driving a route for an upcoming Beachcombers event and his name came up three times.
George greatly loved his family, was extremely proud of his service in the United States  Coast Guard, treasured his corvettes, and worked tirelessly supporting the Beachcombers. We'd meet for dinner and solve world hunger. 
George may the Lord Bless you  and rest in eternal peace.

Our deepest condolences to his family, near and far.
George will be sorely missed, and remembered by many as a friend to all.
Rest in Peace.
Keith & Diane


Our condolences to George’s family and friends. One of the first BeachCombers who welcomed us with open arms and a good restaurant after the parades!  Fly high, George!

George, we will miss your many contributions to our Beachcomber family. Rest in peace. Top down!
Ed

George was a friend to all. His presence will be missed at all of our events. He was a cornerstone of the Beachcombers Corvette Club. Rest In Peace. 

I knew George for the years he was with the BeachCombers Corvette Club . He never turned down a opportunity to help with any activity the club was having . I will miss him greatly . He always had a smile and a hand to shake . Rest well good friend .  James Woodroof  ( Woody)

We shared many good times with George within our Beachcomber Corvette family.  George always had a smile and a friendly handshake whenever we met.   I want his family to know how much he meant to so many of us and that his memory will live on forever.


John & Dianna Clyburn  

George my friend please rest with God. Lynne and I will always cherish your friendship and kindness.  You left a lasting impression on everyone you touched. God only created so many truly great men and my friend you were one of those.  Don and you can now travel the roads of heaven without speed limits. Share the wave my friend. 

Our deepest condolences to the family. 

The fun we have had in our Beachcomber Corvette Club activities!Too many to list here.  Too many to remember fully; what stays with us is the totally happiness of George E Smith. George was a key member of the Club for many many years and central member of the Smith contingent thereto. Remember how he coordinated our Blue Angel event and several shows at NAS-Oceana. All the ever changing parades and high school homecomings. Rest peacefully George!

We will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear their loss of a loved one.  Rest In Peace my friend

A smile, a handshake, a jovial grin, always a pleasure to see you my friend. 
A quip, a reminder, a lending hand to one in need, you always seemed to be there.
Although you'll be sorely missed, you won't be soon forgotten, the memories of our friendship will last.
Rest in peace, my friend, rest in peace.

Dear George...
It is with great sadness that we write this.  Jerry and I met you at Outback with several other friends.  We shared lots of laughs, concerns, adventures, interests, and life.  You were a special person.   RIP  friend....love, jeanne and jerry kain

Rest in peace George.  Dale and I will always remember you and your wonderful sense of humor and always helping with projects at the Beachcombers Corvette Club!  George was a wonderful man; may you his family know he was loved and will be missed by many people.  

OBITUARY

George Edmand Smith

May 14, 1948 – December 28, 2018

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

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