George D. Smith, Sr.

It is with great sadness that the family of George D.  Smith announce his death on September 27, 2018 at the age of 72 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care in Fernandina Beach, FL.

Mr. Smith moved to Fernandina Beach in 1967 from Wentworth, GA and was retired from Jefferson-Smurfit.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving from 1962 until 1966 and was stationed in Tripoli, Libya.  He graduated from Fernandina Beach High School. 

Memberships include First Baptist Center of Savannah, GA, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Kraft Athletic Club.

We was predeceased by a daughter, Tracy Lynn Smith; father, George C. Smith; mother, Wordia M. Smith; brothers, Jimmy L. Smith and Fermond Smith; sisters, Anne Brown and Faye Raburn; and half brother, Vernon C. Smith.

Survivors include his son, George D. "Donnie Smith, Jr.; former spouse and friend, Diane Smith Webb; sisters, Dorothy, Ladine, Donna and Sandra; and his former mother in law, Audrey Williams. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Savannah, GA.