Capers Franklin Smith, Jr.

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Celebrating the life of
Capers Franklin Smith, Jr.November 08, 1945 - November 01, 2009

Capers F. Smith, Jr., died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his residence. Born November 8, 1945 in Atlanta, GA, he graduated from Jenkins High School in Savannah in 1963. He attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC and was a member and Vice President of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.
He Graduated from Armstrong State College in 1969 and began his career in the Property and Casualty Insurance business with the General Adjustment Bureau in Atlanta and Valdosta, GA.
He returned to Savannah and was employed by the Adjusting Firm of Bland, Coleman, Kearney and Silas. He then was employed by the Atlantic Fire and Mutual Insurance Company of Savannah as Claims Manager, Underwriter, Vice President, and Corporate Secretary. He was on the original board of the Savannah Silent Witness Program. He served on the Chatham County Mosquito Control Commission and was Chairman in 1980. He worked for the Harleysville Insurance Company as Vice President of Administration and was a Territorial Marketing Specialist covering the entire state of Georgia.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra G. Smith, of Savannah. He will be dearly missed by his friends, Ricky and Diane Smith and family, Bill Cowan, and Frank Stevens considered a son by Capers. Capers was considered a wonderful friend by many and an asset to the Savannah community. Happy Birthday - Love, Miss Viv.
Memorials may be given in his name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15515, Savannah, GA 31416-2215.
Funeral Service will be private.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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- Karen & David Lee, Augusta, GA

Capers was a dear and cherished friend for over 40 years and I will miss his powerful presence and keen wit. My prayers are with his family.

- Steve Wimbish, Savannah, GA

I knew Capers for some forty years. He was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to his family.

- Ned Gay, Savannah, GA

Capers.....you will be missed tremendously by so many as well as myself...a friend for the past 38 years!!! Love you....

- Pat Bonard, Franklin, NC

Capers was a true friend and co-worker. He always lightened up a room by his presence. Libby and I will miss him. Bob & Libby Serrao

- Robert Serrao, Richmond Hill, GA

We are so sorry for your loss. Our memories will always be of the good times we had.

- Ron & Helene Small, Black Creek, GA

Sandy and family- I am sitting here remembering Capers with a big smile on my face- like the one he always had for me. My sympathy to all of you as you celebrate the life of a uniquely loving and generous man. Paula

- Paula Reynolds, Savannah, GA

You brought a lot of smiles to a lot of people for a long time .... dear Capers. Sal

- Sally Wimbish, Atlanta, GA

Dear Smith Family We at merry maids extend to you our sincere condolences.All of us will remember you in our prayers

- Merry Maids, Savannah, GA