Carl Dewayne Smith

A Funeral Mass with Military Honors for Carl Dewayne Smith of Venice, Florida, will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 3 p.m. at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Key West, Fl. The Mass will be livestreamed on YouTube, and can be attended virtually by clicking on the video below.

On March 8, 2021, Carl passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Carl was born on December 2, 1940, in Cold Springs and grew up in Snyder. Carl played football and basketball in high school, and was the captain of his football team. He graduated from high school in 1959, and joined the United States Army in 1960. He was honorably discharged in 1963 with the rank of Sergeant. Carl was a proud Vietnam veteran. He flew an American flag outside his home, and wore a flag pin on his shirt pocket daily.

Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Saville, his father Carl E. Smith, and his sister Bobby Jane Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Smith; his son, Shawn D. Smith and daughter-in-law, Tracey McMahon Smith; granddaughters:: Caroline and Allison Smith; his daughter Laura Smith Davies and son-in-law, Ian Davies; grandchildren: Mackenzie, Caleb, Bryson and his newest granddaughter, Brea Carlin Davies, who was named after him.

Carl is also survived by his brother Alan Smith; his sisters Phyllis Willis and Mary Lenora Smith; and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and family friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice for veterans.