Obituary for July 21, 2011
Published 3:25 pm Thursday, July 21, 2011
William Edwin Smith
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August 8, 1944 – July 10, 2011
William Edwin Smith, age 66, of Jasper, FL. passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. following a lengthy illness. Mr. Smith was born in Valdosta, Georgia on August 8, 1944 to the late Bill and Sadie Smith. Mr. Smith served in the National Guard. He retired from PCS and was a member of Bright Pond Baptist Church. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Frances Maudine Smith.
Survivors include one son, Mark Smith (Jocelyn) of Jasper, FL.; one daughter, Lori Genovese (Jason), Baton Rouge, LA.; two brothers, Gerald Smith (Dorothy), and Merrill Smith (Julia), all of Jasper, FL.; several step children, all of whom he was very fond of; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial services were held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Bright Pond Baptist Church in Jasper. Per his wishes Mr. Smith will be cremated. Interment will follow at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Harry T. Reid Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
