Smyth, Carl B., 83, of St. Pete Beach, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 7, 1929, Carl moved here in 1970. He earned his bachelor degree from Troy State in Alabama. He enlisted in the US Army at age seventeen and served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His citations include the Combat Infantry Badge second award, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and a Meritorious Service Medal. Carl retired from the Army as a Lt. Col. in 1972. Carl is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte Smyth; two children, Henry of Cortlandt Manor, NY and Debborah Smyth of Woburn, MA; and two grandchildren, Elise and Grady Gilbert. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 26th at 1:00 pm at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 330 85th Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Social Work Emergency Fund in care of Volunteer Services, Bay Pines Medical Center, PO Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
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Thank you for your love for and service to our country. You were admired by many people who knew you as a husband and father.
We are sorry to hear of Carl’s death. It is such a shame the family has lost touch with each other over the years, i have fond memories of getting together on Bishop street and seeing ya’ll occasionally. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. With Gods Love Dennis Elms
HELLO THIS IS MAGGIE I ENJOYED TAKING CARE OF CARL HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ME AND MY FAMILY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED DAY
MAGGIE REVELS
With sympathy to all.
Sincerely,Mary Borries
With sympathy to all.
Sincerely,Mary Borries
With sympathy to all.
Sincerely,Mary Borries
With sympathy to all.
Sincerely,Mary Borries
With sympathy to all.
Sincerely,Mary Borries
How proud you must be for his honorable service! So glad I got to know Carl and Charlotte through our freindship with Deb. Our thoguths and prayers are with you.
Steve & Mary-Ellen