Richard (Dick) Carll Owen Smith age 94, passed away August 23, 2016 at McGraw Hospice in Jacksonville. A native of Islip, Long Island, NY in a family of surfmen and baymen. From June 1941- August 1947 Richard served in the US Coast Guard and in WWII performed troop transport duty throughout the Pacific onboard the USS Mintaka. Survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Lillian Smith and son, Robby Smith of Jacksonville. They lived in the St Petersburg, FL area from 1972-2013. Daughter Connie Geller (Eric), Jacksonville Beach. Granddaughters: Mary Hamilton (Jeff) of Saranac Lake, NY and Sharon Aitken (Richard), 2 great granddaughters of Commack, NY. Also a sister-in-law Mildred Komoroski of Rochester, NY, along with nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter Nancy Hennessey (Larry) and son, Richard Maasch Smith. Arrangements by Veterans Funeral Care, Clearwater, FL. Memorial service at Deerwood Place, 8700 A.C. Skinner Pkwy, Jacksonville Weds, Sept 7 at 3:30. Donations in memory of Richard to: The ARC Jacksonville Village, 3675 Kirbo Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
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So sorry to hear of Mr. Smith passing. He was a wonderful man with always a warm a freindly smile. He will be missed.
Connie,Eric,and Robby
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear dad. I’m so sad for you guys and know he will be greatly missed. With heartfelt condolences
Betty Hockey
Dear Connie, Robby and Eric,
Mr. Smith was such a quiet man but a memorable man. We know how much comfort and love he always received by all of you. It is amazing to think of him very young and out on those US Coast Guard Boat tours…he really was a man of the ocean. From Long Island, to the Pacific and then down to St. Pete,Florida-water everywhere. Funny your Dad made it back to the Atlantic side for his final voyage. We will both be thinking of you all very much next week, I wish we could be there. We miss you and send our love and deepest condolences.
Much Love, Jill and Chikh
It is in the people that touches us that we find solace. I did not know him personally, but I know him through his kids and Eric. He may rest in peace.
Connie and Eric,
My sympathies to you and your entire family. May you find comfort in your memories and peace that we all have in the Hope of Heaven and being reunited with our loved ones again.