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Obituary

George Thomas Smith, devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was 82. George was born November 25, 1939, in Washington, D.C. to Terrence Eugene Smith, Sr. and Barbara Jean (Benedict) Smith, who preceded him in death.

George was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland, where he met his future wife at a basketball game after he and a friend …

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What were George's favorite ways to exercise?
Working in the yard, going to the gym
Working in the yard, going to the gym
Working in the yard, going to the gym
What causes did George care about most?
Animal Rescue, Parkinson's Research, Heart Disease, Down Syndrome Research and Suppo…
Animal Rescue, Parkinson's Research, Heart Disease, Down Syndrome Research and Support, Youth …
Animal Rescue, Parkinson's Research, Heart Disease, Down Syndrome Research and Support, Youth Sports Programs
What were George's favorite vacation spots?
Gulf Shores, Dauphin Island, New Orleans, Callaway Gardens, Greece
Gulf Shores, Dauphin Island, New Orleans, Callaway Gardens, Greece
Gulf Shores, Dauphin Island, New Orleans, Callaway Gardens, Greece
What were George's favorite sports teams?
New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs, LSU Tigers
New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs, LSU Tigers
New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs, LSU Tigers

Timeline

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Born

November 25th, 1939
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Got married to Katherine Smith

August 25th, 1962
New Orleans, LA
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Passed away

March 2nd, 2022
Fort Wayne, IN

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Lake Michigan, United States

Neptune Society
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Neptune Society

Heartland Hospice
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Heartland Hospice

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