George Howard Smith

George Howard Smith, 93 of DeLand went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023. He was born in Lithonia, Georgia on January 29, 1930. He was the son of George and Cleo Smith.

He was predeceased by his wife Louise of 58 years, son Steven and grandson Jake. Survivors are their four children, Wanda Treadaway of Hickory, NC, Sherill Elrod, James (Jeanne) Smith and Michael (Dorie) Smith, all of Covington, GA, numerous grandchildren and great-grand and great-great grandchildren.

George was employed with Kraft Foods for 20 years, leaving to start his own grading and landscaping business in Covington, GA. He and Louise retired and moved to DeLand, FL in the 1990's.

George was an avid fisherman, He enjoyed going to yard sales and the farmers market. He enjoyed riding his bike and scooter 3 miles a day, and visiting neighbors along the way. George was kind hearted and always willing to help out anyone who was in need, like handing out umbrellas to people stranded in the rain and giving away "I Love Jesus" baseball caps. He mowed lawns for neighbors and friends. He visited friends in nursing homes around DeLand. George was a long time member of Salem United Methodist Church in Covington, GA and attended Calvary Baptist Church in DeLand, FL. He will be missed by all.

There will be a memorial service in DeLand on Saturday, June 17th at 2pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 650 East Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 and in Covington on Saturday, June 24th at 10am at Salem United Methodist Church, 3962 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016.

In lieu of flowers make donations to either Calvary Baptist Church, 650 East Michigan Avenue  DeLand, FL 32724 or Salem United Methodist Church 3962 Salem Road  Covington, GA 30016

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