Celebrating the life of
Edgar William Smith Jr.
November 07, 1953 - January 18, 2026
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Edgar William Smith Jr., 72, passed away after a long illness on January 18, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Edgar William Smith, Sr., and Carolyn Cragin Smith.
Born in Savannah ga, Edgar grew up in Oakdale where he made many lifelong friends. He went on to attend & Graduated from HV Jenkins High School in 1971 while working part-time with his father at JC Lewis car dealership. He attended Armstrong College for a brief time before working at a myriad of varied employment before finding his career as a longshoreman. Edgar retired from ILA 1475 in 2015 after a long career. Along the way he married his high school sweetheart, Anne, in 1976 and had one beautiful son. They were married for 49 years.
As a child of the Georgia coast, he loved surfing, sailing, fishing, boating or almost any such activity. He was renowned for his knowledge of the waterways and love of animals. Throughout his life, he had a passion for riding and racing motorcycles and working on boats. He was a friend to anyone who needed a friend in him & never met a stranger. He always had a quick wit about his humor and could make light of the most tense and saddest situations. He & Anne enjoyed travelling and experiencing new places and adventures, making friends everywhere.
Surviving are his devoted wife of 49 years, Anne Kolman Smith, and loving son, Edgar Wiliiam Smith III, Sister-in-Law Karen Kolman Hayes, nephews Chris Gwinner (Hannah) and Ben Gwinner, nieces, Amy McKinney (Tim), Rosie Kitchens (Lee), and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Predeceased are his parents, Edgar William Smith, Sr. and Carolyn Cragin Smith, his aunts Pauline Grayson and Evelyn Mullins, and his cousins Billy Berry and Sonny Mullins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, January 24, 2026 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Goodby dear friend
- Jimmy Johnson, Marietta, GA
Edgar truly never met a stranger and he was a great friend! His sense of humor always had people laughing even when he was so sick. This world will miss him, but I'm sure he will get a warm welcome in heaven.
- Susan Morgan, Brooklyn and Grayson , Savannah, GA
Anne, So sorry to read about Edgar. May he rest in peace.
- Walter Lewis, Savannah, GA
Edgar was a good friend from the time we met,he would come to have lunch with the Fourth quarter club from time to time,Ann,we will be praying for your comfort through this difficult time.
- Ed Cope, Savannah , Ga.
Dear Anne and Family, May the many good memories of Edgar bring you all comfort at this time of loss and sadness.
- David Maschke, Albany, GA
Dear Anne-I'm so sorry for this most heartbreaking loss. My prayers are with you and your son as you go through the days, weeks, and months ahead. Linda Poppell Smith
- Linda Poppell Smith, Sav, Ga
A candle has been lit!
Anne, praying for you and family as you navigate honoring Edgar's legacy.
- Nolanda Hatcher, Birmingham, AL
Anne, I am thinking about you and your family and how intertwined we all were. So many memories of our family friendship and so many now gone. Now your loving spouse is one of them. I am so sorry for him and for you. May he find peace and be free of pain now.
- Beth Kinstler , Tryon , NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. on Sat, January 24, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200