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Celebrating the life of
Tunis M. Smith, Jr.
Passed away on October 18, 2019
Tunis M. Smith, Jr., 93, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was born November 25, 1925 in Savannah, GA to the late Tunis M. Smith, Sr. and Annie Kohlage Smith. Mr. Smith retired from the Union Camp Corporation where he worked for over three decades, first as a Mechanical Engineer in the Box Plant and then as head of maintenance in the Chemical Division. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army engineer corps. During retirement, he volunteered for many years with the Ronald McDonald House.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Davis Smith.
Surviving are his daughter, Terry Smith Labat of Annandale, VA; two sisters, Elsie W. Smith and Cecile S. Griffith, both of Savannah; and his grandson, Josh Labat of New York City. He is also survived by six nieces, seventeen grandnieces and nephews, and numerous attentive cousins and loyal friends.
A Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Old Savannah City Mission, P.O. Box 16839, Savannah, GA 31416.
Terry, was sorry to see this notice as we were just talking about him at the reunion in June. Please know I'm thinking about you at this sad time.
- Dana Goodman, ,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dear loved one. I know that our Heavenly Father will carry you through this time. “ He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you.” - 1 Peter 5:10b Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
- DS, ,
The world is a much better place thanks to Tunis Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry, Josh and the extended Smith family.
- Jessica McClellan, Potomac, MD
Terry, was sorry to see this notice as we were just talking about him at the reunion in June. Please know I'm thinking about you at this sad time.
- Dana Goodman, ,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dear loved one. I know that our Heavenly Father will carry you through this time. “ He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you.” - 1 Peter 5:10b Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
- DS, ,
The world is a much better place thanks to Tunis Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry, Josh and the extended Smith family.
- Jessica McClellan, Potomac, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
