BOYNTON BEACH — Garland “Smitty” Smith, age 76, of Boynton Beach passed away June 21 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 29, 1937, in Greensboro, N.C.
Mr. Smith proudly served in the US Army for eight years, worked at Florida Power & Light for 30 years, and was a police officer for 40 years — part of this time while at FP&L. He was with the Ocean Ridge Police Department from 1977 to 2006.
Although he was a hard worker with a successful career, nothing was more important than his family.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gina Sonne. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jeannette; his children, Garland and wife Andrea, Susan and husband Mike, Connie and husband Eric, Charmain and husband Donald; and Ronald and Daniel. By grandchildren Whitney, Kristen, Kaitlyn, Greg, Chivaun, Joseph, Donald, Jonathan, Danielle, Tori, Destiney and Ann Marie; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith — the kindest, jolliest man with the most animated laugh — will truly be missed by many.
The family requests that contributions be made to Hospice of Palm County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach FL 33407. A memorial service was held at Boynton Memorial Chapel on June 30, with a private burial service planned at some future date.
— Submitted by the family
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