Celebrating the life of
Arthur Thomas Smith Sr.
February 04, 1926 - February 19, 2014
Savannah- Arthur Thomas Smith, Sr. died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his residence.
Mr. Smith was known as A.T. or AT to everyone. He was born on February 04, 1926, in Savannah, Georgia. He was a faithful husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
AT joined the Georgia Air National Guard at an early age. He served our country in Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded three bronze medals in Korea, Vietnam, and a medal for his service during the occupation of Japan. AT retired from the Georgia Air National Guard where he worked for the 165th in flight maintenance for thirty years.
He met his late wife Doris when they were both working on a B-17 together at Hunter Army Airfield. They enjoyed fifty-eight years of marriage and had two children, Tommy and Lynn.
AT was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church for most of his life. In the past few years he has been attending Savannah Christian Church.
For over twenty years, AT volunteered with the Bamboo Farm. He was a member of the American Camellia Society for fifty years. He was an avid gardener and his family and friends reaped the benefits of all the vegetables he harvested. He spent his life helping others. If you were sick, he cooked for you; if your car was broken, he fixed it; if your yard needed flowers, he planted them. He had a great love for all animals. AT rescued his late dog, Rusty. Rusty was spoiled, loved, and sported goggles as they toured the neighborhood on their golf cart. If you had a mission, you better hope he was on your side.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Doris Lynn Smith. Surviving family members are his son, Arthur Thomas Smith, Jr., and his wife, Cecelia H. Smith; daughter, Lynn S. Johnson and her husband, David Johnson. Three grandchildren: Barry Smith and his wife, Tina, Kelly Lammons, Sarah Paulk and her husband Charles, and five great grandsons and a sister, Marjorie Smith Hawkins. Susana Castillo, his most valued and loved, caregiver.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Please sign our on line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Tommy and Family, Very sorry for your loss. May your Dad rest in peace.
- Roy Banks, Flowery Branch, GA
Tommy and Family, Very sorry for your loss. May your Dad rest in peace.
- Roy Banks, Flowery Branch, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy with the passing of your loved one. 'AT' worked with my Daddy, 'Big John' Campbell, at the 165th Airlift group for many years, and I remember Daddy speaking of him fondly. He was a fine man.
- John & Elizabeth Campbell Shivas, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise at Rev. 21:4 'And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Your memory lives on in your amazing family members and friends who were touched by your life. Blessings and love.
- Jessica Harms, Atlanta, GA
So sorry for your loss. AT was a great man.....
- Dick Morin, Savannah, GA
Lynn, your father sounds like he was the most generous and faithful servant to his God, his family and his country. I am sure all your memories will bring you strength as you and your family face the loss of him being with you here. Know he is well and with our Lord, and may that bring you all comfort. Love Shauni & Chip
- Shauni & Malcolm Cohron, Johns Creek, GA
Our heart felt prayers are with you in this time of mourning, Margie has shared stories of her youth with happy memories of AT and growing up.
- James and Jan McGuire, St Augustine, FL
Just wanted you to know your are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Joe & Michelle Hawkins, Gainesville, FL
Just want to say that I am sorry for your lost. AT was a good person. My prayers are with you, keeping looking up.
- Leroy Bentley, Hardeeville, SC
I have 79 years of memories and our time together. You are a brother that has given of your time, your energy and yourself to your family, friends and me. I will always remember our times living on Park Avenue .... good memories, also the times I spent in Savannah with you and Doris when I was growing up. You will always be in my heart and you will be greatly missed. Love you, Cookie
- Margie Hawkins, St. augustine, FL
You will be missed my friend.
- Jack Ramsey, Guyton, GA
He had the gift of giving.He loved sharing. Whenever he saw a need, he did what he could to meet that need. Our heart hurts for you at this time and for the days ahead.May your memories be of happy times,of the love he had for you, and of all the good things he did.
- Joyce and Rick Smith, Carrollton, GA
Tommy and Family, Very sorry for your loss. May your Dad rest in peace.
- Roy Banks, Flowery Branch, GA
Tommy and Family, Very sorry for your loss. May your Dad rest in peace.
- Roy Banks, Flowery Branch, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy with the passing of your loved one. 'AT' worked with my Daddy, 'Big John' Campbell, at the 165th Airlift group for many years, and I remember Daddy speaking of him fondly. He was a fine man.
- John & Elizabeth Campbell Shivas, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise at Rev. 21:4 'And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Your memory lives on in your amazing family members and friends who were touched by your life. Blessings and love.
- Jessica Harms, Atlanta, GA
So sorry for your loss. AT was a great man.....
- Dick Morin, Savannah, GA
Lynn, your father sounds like he was the most generous and faithful servant to his God, his family and his country. I am sure all your memories will bring you strength as you and your family face the loss of him being with you here. Know he is well and with our Lord, and may that bring you all comfort. Love Shauni & Chip
- Shauni & Malcolm Cohron, Johns Creek, GA
Our heart felt prayers are with you in this time of mourning, Margie has shared stories of her youth with happy memories of AT and growing up.
- James and Jan McGuire, St Augustine, FL
Just wanted you to know your are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Joe & Michelle Hawkins, Gainesville, FL
Just want to say that I am sorry for your lost. AT was a good person. My prayers are with you, keeping looking up.
- Leroy Bentley, Hardeeville, SC
I have 79 years of memories and our time together. You are a brother that has given of your time, your energy and yourself to your family, friends and me. I will always remember our times living on Park Avenue .... good memories, also the times I spent in Savannah with you and Doris when I was growing up. You will always be in my heart and you will be greatly missed. Love you, Cookie
- Margie Hawkins, St. augustine, FL
You will be missed my friend.
- Jack Ramsey, Guyton, GA
He had the gift of giving.He loved sharing. Whenever he saw a need, he did what he could to meet that need. Our heart hurts for you at this time and for the days ahead.May your memories be of happy times,of the love he had for you, and of all the good things he did.
- Joyce and Rick Smith, Carrollton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
