Celebrating the life of
Winfield C. Smith
July 11, 1917 - February 20, 2012
Savannah- Winfield C. Smith, 94, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at his home.
He was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on July 11, 1917 to Montelle C. and Mildred Sucy Smith. Winfield retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force; he earned a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine and was Senior Vice President of Savannah Electric Power Company. He was a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and St. John's Episcopal Church. His wife, Julia McIver Smith preceded him in death.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph C. Smith of Savannah, John W. Smith Nan of Dalian, China; daughter, Soucy S. Tull John of Savannah; daughter-in-law, Henrietta McNeal Smith of Savannah; grandchildren, Caroline, Hamlin, Julia, and Winfield, II, and one great-grandchild, Winfield, III.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Ft. Craig O'Brien officiating.
Mr. Smith was so very special. He was a kind and caring neighbor of my parents for many years. He was a southern gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him. Ann
- Ann Salter Jones, Savannah, GA
We were so very sorry to hear about Winfield and we know he will be missed by everyone that knew him. He was kind, gracious, very special and a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lynn and Ralph Pierce, Boerne, TX
Joe, my condolences to you on the loss of your father.
- Betty Gray, Savannah, GA
Mr. Smith was so very special. He was a kind and caring neighbor of my parents for many years. He was a southern gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him. Ann
- Ann Salter Jones, Savannah, GA
We were so very sorry to hear about Winfield and we know he will be missed by everyone that knew him. He was kind, gracious, very special and a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lynn and Ralph Pierce, Boerne, TX
Joe, my condolences to you on the loss of your father.
- Betty Gray, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
