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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dean Smith
Dean
Smith
Mar 5, 1932 — May 19, 2017
Dean Smith's Obituary
Mr. Dean Smith, 85, of Rochester, passed away at 2:14 PM,
Friday, May 19
, 2017 at his residence.
On
March 5
,
1932, Lloyd Dean Smith was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Fred L. and Clidia White Smith. Dean graduated from Monterey High School in 1950, serving as class president.
Answering the call of patriotism, Dean enlisted with the US Navy. His stint spanned for over 24 years while he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He entered the Navy as a seaman recruit and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Service Corps.
On
January 11
, 1958 in the chapel of a navel hospital in Quantico, VA,
Dean married the love of his life Wanda Jerine Farber. They shared 51 years of life's adventures. From their union came four wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three grandchildren.
Many remember Dean as a gentle man with a helping heart. He served Fulton County as Civil Defense director for a number of years. Dean attended the Rochester Church of God.
Left to cherish Dean's memory are two daughters: Robin L. Simmons of Charleston, SC, and Julie Baker of Portland, OR; a son, Michael Dean Smith and wife Lore' of Pensacola, FL; three grandchildren: Christopher Park Simmons, Ashlyn Marie Pedroza and husband Jovanny, and Aaron Dean Smith.
Preceding Dean in death are his parents, beloved wife Wanda on
August 13
, 2009 and a son, Steven C. Smith on
April 24
, 1988.
Pastor Larry Pyeatt will officiate services. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the US Navy Honors Team. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Dean Smith
Visitation
May
24
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Visitation
May
25
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
9:00 - 10:00 am
Celebration of Life
May
25
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 10:00 am
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