Daniel Vance Smith's Obituary
Daniel Vance Smith, 84, years old, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of February 15, 2017. He was born March 8, 1932 in Norfolk, VA to Tilman Gilbert Smith and Lucille Gray Finlayson Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, VJ Smith.Mr. Smith is survived by his three daughters: Sjonne Mabbott, Renee Smith (Michael Maurer) and Lucille Smith. Also surviving are 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and Molly, his cat and constant companion for the last 9 years.He was a radio operator in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in 1955 joined the U.S. Air Force in the intelligence branch for the next 20 years. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was stationed at Air Force bases throughout the world including Texas, South Carolina, Alaska (before it was a state), Nebraska, Massachusetts, Philippine Islands, Canada and finally Florida. He was honorably discharged with several special service medals and ribbons. He enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting and watching movies from the 1940’s and ‘50’s.Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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