Stanley Smith

Obituary of Stanley SmithStanley M SmithLoving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Stanley M. Smith, 86 of Amsterdam Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Ocala, Sylvia's House on 23 May 2015. He was born July 17, 1928 in Amsterdam Ohio. He resided in Southern Ohio until he joined the Air Force to travel and eventually meet the love of his life, Charlene. His first assignment was in Florida and although he eventually moved back to Ohio for several years where he worked at the Hoover Company for 43 years, he never got Florida out of his mind. So, after retiring in 1987 he and Charlene moved back to Florida, specifically Ocala, where he resided until his passing.Stanley was an instructor for the Titan missile, the first of its type and it is still on display at The Air Force Space and Missile Museum in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He had worked at Hoovers prior to joining the Air Force and returned to Hoovers after his discharge. He enjoyed his work and the people he worked with. When not working at the factory, Stanley enjoyed spending time with his family, and working with his hands. Stanley was a devout Christian and could always be counted on to assist someone in need, perform calling, work a service, or do whatever was asked of by the church. He was a lifelong member of the East Canton Church of God before transferring his attendance to Trinity Baptist Church of Ocala where he was a deacon and an Emeritus Deacon for the Church.He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlene Smith of Nashville Tennessee, son William Michael "Mike" Smith of E. Canton, Ohio now residing in Ocala, son Steven D Smith of E. Canton Ohio, now stationed in Sembach, Germany, grandsons Christian Smith of Tallahassee Florida, Stephan Smith of Crestview Florida. Stanley also has two surviving brothers Gene and Robert "Bob" Smith who reside in Ohio. Stanley would also want the church members to be counted as his family of brothers and sisters.Viewing will be held at Roberts Funeral Home East between 5:00-7:00 p.m., on 26 May, and Memorial services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church of Ocala at 09:00 a.m. on 27 May 2015. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Ocala.He lived a good life, fought a good fight and always kept his faith in and through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Stanley Smith

July 17, 1928 - May 23, 2015