Celebrating the life of
Dick Smith
December 27, 1939 - May 14, 2015
(J. Richard) Dick Smith, age 75, died peacefully at home May 14, 2015 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Albertville, Alabama, Dick grew up in Birmingham and attended the University of Alabama. He resided on Tybee Island for the past 26 years.
Borrowed from a fellow Realtor, his motto was: “Always give back to your church, your community, and your profession.” He lived that motto. A faithful member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church on Tybee Island, Dick served on the Trustee Committee. Founder and president of Commercial Real Estate Properties, he was well respected in the Real Estate Community for over 30 years, having served on various committees with the Savannah Board of Realtors and Commercial Real Estate Council. He loved Tybee Island, having served on City Council and other volunteer positions with the city. In addition, he was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Marine Rescue Squadron, Tybee Island Historical Society, and the Tybee YMCA Board. He could be found every Monday morning volunteering at the Tybee Light Station. His latest passion was the restoration of the Tybee Post Theater where he served on the board.
Preceded in death by his son, Richard, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Andi and Frank DeFelice; daughter-in-law, Laura Smith and granddaughter Maggie Smith of Culver City, CA; grandson, Carson Carter; brother, Michael Smith of Gulf Breeze, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church on Tybee Island.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made in his memory to Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1203, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Tybee Post Theater, P.O. Box 2356, Tybee Island, GA 31328, or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Carolyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Dick told everyone you were the love of his life and his reason for living. We miss seeing his smiling face.
- Island Pharmacy - Peggy, Polly & Andrew, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn and family my deepest sympathy in dicks passing I feel as though I lost a family member than a very loyal friend if their is anything I or the SAL can do please let us know I pray for you and your family that god will keep his arms around you and family in comfort davis deloach
- davis deloach, savannah, ga
Carolyn, Just learned of Dicks passing. I will always have fond memories of him as a fellow Tophatter. I cant beleave we were so close all these past years. Pat (Murphy class of61) and I lived in Brunswick for thirty years ! I retired from the Ga Bureau of Investigation a few years ago and we now live in Yuma, AZ, We pray God will be with you and yours during this trying time. Joe Gregory (class of 58)
- Joe and Pat Gregory, Yuma, AZ
Ted and I, send our deepest sympathy & Love to you, Carolyn & all the Family. Dick was a great man & he will be greatly missed. Camille & Ted Ward-Tybee Island,Ga
- Camille R. Ward, Tybee Island, Ga
Dear Carolyn and all those who loved Dick. We have such fond memories of our time at Wilmington Island UMC. Dick was always so much fun, always smiling and greeting folks. My last memory was when I went with John Getty to the Tybee Lighthouse and saw Dick at his "Station". God bless you! Love, Kathryn and Frank
- Kathryn and Frank Murray, Savannah, Ga
Our hearts are saddened by the passing of a true gentleman and Tybee devotee. May you always know that in our hearts we remember Dick with honor and respect. God be with you and the whole family as you remember his strength in life. Our prayers are with you. Ron and Roberta Chadwick
- Chadwick, Ron and Roberta, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn, so very sorry for your loss. Dick was such a remarkable person. His respect and support for your endeavors was an inspiration. Please know you and your family are in my prayers for the peace and comfort during this time and in the future.
- Carlene Reeves, Pembroke, Ga
A true friend to all who knew him. A man of many accomplishments who viewed his family as his biggest one. A real loss for Tybee.
- Pamela Lappin, Tybee Island, Georgia
Dear Carolyn, Sending condolences and prayers to you and your family. Dick was a great support to me and the Preschool. I am grateful to have known him. I will miss his ever present smile and "can do" attitude. I hope the many memories you have from your 55 years of marriage will help sustain you during your time of grieving. Know that many are holding you in prayer. With fondness, Cathie
- Cathie Jorgensen, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry to hear about Dick. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bill & Beth Brown, Savannah, GA
Dear Carolyn, Dick was such a wonderful, unique person. Funny, witty and charming. He always had a smile, and a good word. All who had the pleasure to know him, will miss him.He was such a great man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Gail Malcolm, Tybee Island, GA.
DEAR CAROLYN: WE ARE SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. WE PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS WITH DICK WHENEVER AND WHEREVER WE MET WITH HIM. TYBEE WILL MISS HIM. SINCERLEY MARYLOU & JIM VANDENBURG
- MARYLOU & JIM VANDENBURG, TYBEE ISLAND, GA
Dick was a wonderful man. Always had a smile on his face, so personable, interested in others, a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
- Jan Smith, Gulf Breeze, Fl
Uncle Dick was such a wonderful man, funny, honest, and always smiling. Such a nice and caring person. He will be greatly missed! Carolyn, Andi, Laura, Maggie, & Carson - Our thoughts are with you. Love always.
- Angela Payne & Family, Richmond, VA
Carolyn, you have our deepest sympathies. Tybee won't be the same without Dick. You and your family will remain in our prayers during this time.
- Sandi and Dave Postle, Savannah, GA
God Bless. Carolyn,I hope Dick is keeping everybody on heaven straight. Much love to you. And as always, if you need anything.. .call
- Paulette and Xavier, Tybee, Ga
Sincere condolences to Carolyn and the entire Smith family. Dick will be greatly missed around our little island paradise. May you be blessed with peace & comfort in the weeks and months ahead.
- Diane & Skip Sasser, Tybee Island, GA
So sorry for your loss Andi! Prayers for you and the family!
- Bill and Devona Rankin, Algonquin, IL
Dan and I will remember the legacy of Dick Smith with such fond memories and are so sorry to hear of his passing. Carolyn and family - you will be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks. Much love from our family in Denver...Libby, Dan, Loudon and Sylvie
- Libby Tart-Schoenfelder, Denver, CO
Dan and I will remember the legacy of Dick Smith with such fond memories and are so sorry to hear of his passing. Carolyn and family - you will be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks. Much love from our family in Denver...Libby, Dan, Loudon and Sylvie
- Libby Tart-Schoenfelder, Denver, CO
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's going home. Both of you were wonderful role models of the joy and dignity of life. I miss you and wish you peace. BJ
- BJ Thornton, Bellingham, WA
Carolyn and family, May God grant you peace and understanding in the coming days. Many people looked up to Dick. He was a true testament of what a real man should be to his family, friends and church. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.
- Kellie and Chet Jernigan, savannah, ga
Carolyn, We are so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man and will be missed dearly. We wish you and your family peace and comfort in the days to come. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
- George and Karen Reese, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn, sincere condolences to you and your family. Dick was a kind soul and contributed so much to the Tybee community. He will be missed.
- Amy Kagan, St. Petersburg, FL
The angels rejoice at the passing of a saint from death to life everlasting. Amenn
- Billy and Veronica Doniel, Arcola, GA
Our deepest condolences...Tybee will not be the same. Lyn & Bill
- Lyn & Bill, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Dick was an inspiration and thoughtful soul. His love for you and family was a delight to watch.
- Cecil and Elizabeth Johnson, Tybee Island, Ga
Dear Carolyn and family, Our community has lost a great and lovely soul. We all grieve with you. Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and yours. Linda
- Linda Leake, Savannah, Georgia
Dick was a very good friend to me last year after I was diagnosed with cancer.He gave me support and always made me feel like I could survive. He gave alot to Tybee and he will be missed.
- Lynn Lynch, Tybee Island, Ga.
Carolyn, we are so sorry to hear of Dick's death. But we rejoice that he is with our Savior in heaven. We will miss his wonderful smile and sense of humor! Our prayers are with you as you adjust to life without him.
- Charlotte and Vic Carpenter, Savannah, GA
Prayers and good thoughts to the family. He was a great source of wisdom to me when he served for the City of Tybee. So sorry for your loss.
- Tim and Mary Hogan, Cary, NC
My deepest sympathies to you, Carolyn. Dick was crazy about you for decades. A love like that is to be celebrated. May light perpetual shine upon him.
- Patti Neidlinger , Tybee Island , Ga
Carolyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Dick told everyone you were the love of his life and his reason for living. We miss seeing his smiling face.
- Island Pharmacy - Peggy, Polly & Andrew, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn and family my deepest sympathy in dicks passing I feel as though I lost a family member than a very loyal friend if their is anything I or the SAL can do please let us know I pray for you and your family that god will keep his arms around you and family in comfort davis deloach
- davis deloach, savannah, ga
Carolyn, Just learned of Dicks passing. I will always have fond memories of him as a fellow Tophatter. I cant beleave we were so close all these past years. Pat (Murphy class of61) and I lived in Brunswick for thirty years ! I retired from the Ga Bureau of Investigation a few years ago and we now live in Yuma, AZ, We pray God will be with you and yours during this trying time. Joe Gregory (class of 58)
- Joe and Pat Gregory, Yuma, AZ
Ted and I, send our deepest sympathy & Love to you, Carolyn & all the Family. Dick was a great man & he will be greatly missed. Camille & Ted Ward-Tybee Island,Ga
- Camille R. Ward, Tybee Island, Ga
Dear Carolyn and all those who loved Dick. We have such fond memories of our time at Wilmington Island UMC. Dick was always so much fun, always smiling and greeting folks. My last memory was when I went with John Getty to the Tybee Lighthouse and saw Dick at his "Station". God bless you! Love, Kathryn and Frank
- Kathryn and Frank Murray, Savannah, Ga
Our hearts are saddened by the passing of a true gentleman and Tybee devotee. May you always know that in our hearts we remember Dick with honor and respect. God be with you and the whole family as you remember his strength in life. Our prayers are with you. Ron and Roberta Chadwick
- Chadwick, Ron and Roberta, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn, so very sorry for your loss. Dick was such a remarkable person. His respect and support for your endeavors was an inspiration. Please know you and your family are in my prayers for the peace and comfort during this time and in the future.
- Carlene Reeves, Pembroke, Ga
A true friend to all who knew him. A man of many accomplishments who viewed his family as his biggest one. A real loss for Tybee.
- Pamela Lappin, Tybee Island, Georgia
Dear Carolyn, Sending condolences and prayers to you and your family. Dick was a great support to me and the Preschool. I am grateful to have known him. I will miss his ever present smile and "can do" attitude. I hope the many memories you have from your 55 years of marriage will help sustain you during your time of grieving. Know that many are holding you in prayer. With fondness, Cathie
- Cathie Jorgensen, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry to hear about Dick. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bill & Beth Brown, Savannah, GA
Dear Carolyn, Dick was such a wonderful, unique person. Funny, witty and charming. He always had a smile, and a good word. All who had the pleasure to know him, will miss him.He was such a great man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Gail Malcolm, Tybee Island, GA.
DEAR CAROLYN: WE ARE SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. WE PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS WITH DICK WHENEVER AND WHEREVER WE MET WITH HIM. TYBEE WILL MISS HIM. SINCERLEY MARYLOU & JIM VANDENBURG
- MARYLOU & JIM VANDENBURG, TYBEE ISLAND, GA
Dick was a wonderful man. Always had a smile on his face, so personable, interested in others, a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
- Jan Smith, Gulf Breeze, Fl
Uncle Dick was such a wonderful man, funny, honest, and always smiling. Such a nice and caring person. He will be greatly missed! Carolyn, Andi, Laura, Maggie, & Carson - Our thoughts are with you. Love always.
- Angela Payne & Family, Richmond, VA
Carolyn, you have our deepest sympathies. Tybee won't be the same without Dick. You and your family will remain in our prayers during this time.
- Sandi and Dave Postle, Savannah, GA
God Bless. Carolyn,I hope Dick is keeping everybody on heaven straight. Much love to you. And as always, if you need anything.. .call
- Paulette and Xavier, Tybee, Ga
Sincere condolences to Carolyn and the entire Smith family. Dick will be greatly missed around our little island paradise. May you be blessed with peace & comfort in the weeks and months ahead.
- Diane & Skip Sasser, Tybee Island, GA
So sorry for your loss Andi! Prayers for you and the family!
- Bill and Devona Rankin, Algonquin, IL
Dan and I will remember the legacy of Dick Smith with such fond memories and are so sorry to hear of his passing. Carolyn and family - you will be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks. Much love from our family in Denver...Libby, Dan, Loudon and Sylvie
- Libby Tart-Schoenfelder, Denver, CO
Dan and I will remember the legacy of Dick Smith with such fond memories and are so sorry to hear of his passing. Carolyn and family - you will be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks. Much love from our family in Denver...Libby, Dan, Loudon and Sylvie
- Libby Tart-Schoenfelder, Denver, CO
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's going home. Both of you were wonderful role models of the joy and dignity of life. I miss you and wish you peace. BJ
- BJ Thornton, Bellingham, WA
Carolyn and family, May God grant you peace and understanding in the coming days. Many people looked up to Dick. He was a true testament of what a real man should be to his family, friends and church. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.
- Kellie and Chet Jernigan, savannah, ga
Carolyn, We are so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man and will be missed dearly. We wish you and your family peace and comfort in the days to come. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
- George and Karen Reese, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn, sincere condolences to you and your family. Dick was a kind soul and contributed so much to the Tybee community. He will be missed.
- Amy Kagan, St. Petersburg, FL
The angels rejoice at the passing of a saint from death to life everlasting. Amenn
- Billy and Veronica Doniel, Arcola, GA
Our deepest condolences...Tybee will not be the same. Lyn & Bill
- Lyn & Bill, Tybee Island, GA
Carolyn, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Dick was an inspiration and thoughtful soul. His love for you and family was a delight to watch.
- Cecil and Elizabeth Johnson, Tybee Island, Ga
Dear Carolyn and family, Our community has lost a great and lovely soul. We all grieve with you. Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and yours. Linda
- Linda Leake, Savannah, Georgia
Dick was a very good friend to me last year after I was diagnosed with cancer.He gave me support and always made me feel like I could survive. He gave alot to Tybee and he will be missed.
- Lynn Lynch, Tybee Island, Ga.
Carolyn, we are so sorry to hear of Dick's death. But we rejoice that he is with our Savior in heaven. We will miss his wonderful smile and sense of humor! Our prayers are with you as you adjust to life without him.
- Charlotte and Vic Carpenter, Savannah, GA
Prayers and good thoughts to the family. He was a great source of wisdom to me when he served for the City of Tybee. So sorry for your loss.
- Tim and Mary Hogan, Cary, NC
My deepest sympathies to you, Carolyn. Dick was crazy about you for decades. A love like that is to be celebrated. May light perpetual shine upon him.
- Patti Neidlinger , Tybee Island , Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
