Celebrating the life of
Ernest F. Smith, Jr.
September 03, 1922 - October 07, 2010
Savannah-Ernest F. Smith, Jr., 88, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Riverview Nursing Home.
He was born September 3, 1922 in Danville, VA to the late Ernest F. Smith, Sr. and Flossie Hutson Smith. He then moved to Savannah where he spent most of the remainder of his life. He was the husband of the late Lillian King Smith, a local jazz and blues pianist. He played semi-pro baseball with the Savannah Indians and proudly served in the original 8th Air Force during WWII and the Korean Conflict. In 1990, he retired from Port City Electrical Supply in Savannah. He was a Free Mason and a past member of the Clown Unit with Alee Temple Shrine. He loved to tell a good joke and lived his life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by three sons, Ernest F. Smith, III, "Capt. Snuffy" of Savannah and his wife Ginger, Capt. Don K. Smith of Bluffton, SC and his wife Rebecca, Michael J. Smith of Clyo, GA and his wife Rindi; daughter, Diane Smith- Gonzales of Savannah and her husband Jorge; ten grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.
The family will hold a private service on Sunday, October 10.
Remembrances are asked to be made to the Morris Slotin Crippled Children's Travel Fund, c/o Alee Shriners, PO Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416.
I'm definitely going to miss Granddaddy Ernest. I had a lot of memories from him over the years, but I like to focus on the ones that make me smile. Like the time he tried to fish in the backyard in Ft. Myers and got his fishing line caught in the tree. He could never catch a fish, but he could catch some trees. Or the times he would yell at me and Heather for sneaking into his secret 'Hershey bar stash.' He also took me to school, and picked me up everyday in the 9th grade. There really is too many good memories to share, but I can say this: I really will love and miss Granddaddy Ernest. I have my entire family in my prayers. I love you all! Chris
- Chris Smith, Mobile, AL
The entire Smith Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ernie was a so much fun to be around. My mother always enjoyed going to dances with him. His laughter and humor will always be remembered by my family. We will be thinking of all of you and remembering the good times. Love to you all! The Halms
- Teri & Lois Halm, North Fort Myers, FL
Sorry to hear about your loss, we know he is in a better place now. We sure will miss his jokes and laughter. Earnie is a man we will never forget and we are glad to have been a small part of his life. Hope all of the family is doing well. We love you and miss you.
- susan wilson, north fort myers, FL
Sorry to hear about your loss, we know he is in a better place now. We sure will miss his jokes and laughter. Earnie is a man we will never forget and we are glad to have been a small part of his life. Hope all of the family is doing well. We love you and miss you.
- Susan and Mike Wilson, north fort myers, FL
sniff sniff bye bye
- taytor lamesauce peoples, , GA
I am heart broken for you. I was out of town and just got home late today. I was so sad to learn my friend had gone to be with Ms Lillian. I loved him and I will miss him so much. Your family is in my prayers Melissa
- melissa mcginn, savannah, GA
The daisy was glad to stand out in the grass...it felt very grateful; and when the sun went down it folded its leaves and went to sleep, and dreamed all night about the sun. Hans Christian Anderson Sleep Now in Peace Mr. Ernest Love, Linda Rutherford
- Linda Rutherford, Savannah, GA
Hi Snuffy and Ginger, Todd and I along with Capt. Bobby and Barbara send our sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rae
- Rae Missroon, Savannah, GA
I'm definitely going to miss Granddaddy Ernest. I had a lot of memories from him over the years, but I like to focus on the ones that make me smile. Like the time he tried to fish in the backyard in Ft. Myers and got his fishing line caught in the tree. He could never catch a fish, but he could catch some trees. Or the times he would yell at me and Heather for sneaking into his secret 'Hershey bar stash.' He also took me to school, and picked me up everyday in the 9th grade. There really is too many good memories to share, but I can say this: I really will love and miss Granddaddy Ernest. I have my entire family in my prayers. I love you all! Chris
- Chris Smith, Mobile, AL
The entire Smith Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ernie was a so much fun to be around. My mother always enjoyed going to dances with him. His laughter and humor will always be remembered by my family. We will be thinking of all of you and remembering the good times. Love to you all! The Halms
- Teri & Lois Halm, North Fort Myers, FL
Sorry to hear about your loss, we know he is in a better place now. We sure will miss his jokes and laughter. Earnie is a man we will never forget and we are glad to have been a small part of his life. Hope all of the family is doing well. We love you and miss you.
- susan wilson, north fort myers, FL
Sorry to hear about your loss, we know he is in a better place now. We sure will miss his jokes and laughter. Earnie is a man we will never forget and we are glad to have been a small part of his life. Hope all of the family is doing well. We love you and miss you.
- Susan and Mike Wilson, north fort myers, FL
sniff sniff bye bye
- taytor lamesauce peoples, , GA
I am heart broken for you. I was out of town and just got home late today. I was so sad to learn my friend had gone to be with Ms Lillian. I loved him and I will miss him so much. Your family is in my prayers Melissa
- melissa mcginn, savannah, GA
The daisy was glad to stand out in the grass...it felt very grateful; and when the sun went down it folded its leaves and went to sleep, and dreamed all night about the sun. Hans Christian Anderson Sleep Now in Peace Mr. Ernest Love, Linda Rutherford
- Linda Rutherford, Savannah, GA
Hi Snuffy and Ginger, Todd and I along with Capt. Bobby and Barbara send our sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rae
- Rae Missroon, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
