In the summer of 1960, Smith was assigned to his alma mater, VMI, as the Commandant of Cadets and Professor of Military Science, where he began what would become a lifelong professional relationship. April 28, 1941 - February 16, 2021 Fresno, California - Jeffrey Haydn Smith, passed away February, 16, 2021. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Jeffrey Scott Smith, 42, passed away on May 17, 2021. Christopher Black wrote a sympathy message, Jeff was my friend my teammate and my mentor. At the time Smith joined, it was the only cavalry regiment to retain horses. View Jeff Smith's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.duncan-graves.com. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. SMITH JEFFREY G. SMITH Lt. General USA (Retired) Lt. General (Retired) Jeffrey G. Smith died March 21, 2021, at the Fairfax Retirement Home at Fort Belvoir, Virginia at the age of 99. Jeff was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Jeffrey (Jeff) Smith on this permanent online memorial. So sorry and taken so young. Mass and Funeral Services at the Arlington National Cemetery to be scheduled. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? May he rest in eternal pease!! Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith Jr. (Deborah), Tracy S. McDonald (Robert), Melissa S. Deutsch (Geoffrey), and Ashley A. Smith; 15 grandchildren: Andrew Exnicios (Lauren) , Nicholas Meyer, Brooke Meyer, Madeline Smith, Elisabeth Boettke (Stephen), Kate McDonald, Robert McDonald, Taylor Deutsch, Ariel Deutsch, Burke Deutsch, Greer Pollock, Griffin Pollock, Conrad Pollock, Tate Pollock, Kane Pollock; two great-grandchildren: Lila and Lucy Exnicios. I learned of Jeffs passing just this morning. He would later receive another Master of Science from George Washington University. After graduation, Smith joined the 124th Cavalry Regiment in January 1944. On January 15, 2021, Jeffrey Smith shot himself to death as he was leaving his home in Virginia for what would have been his first day back at work after a medical leave. Sign up below to be notified when the services are updated. You may follow this obituary to receive an email when new information is published. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. Jeffrey Smith, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home in Mapleton. Now, I havent seen Jeff in many years, but growing up across the street from him I feel close to him and the whole Smith family. ", "After the Jan. 6 riot, police departments confront the mental health toll of the job", "D.C. police officer's suicide after Jan. 6 riot declared line-of-duty death", "Washington Police Officer's Post-Jan. 6 Suicide Deemed Line-of-Duty Death", "Two officers who helped fight the Capitol mob died by suicide. He lived in California for a few years after graduation, then returned to Omaha, Nebraska, where he met and married Deborah Rawlings in 1994. Contributions in Jeff's memory may be made to the VA Boston Healthcare System, ATTENTION: Voluntary Service (135), 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301, ON MEMO LINE INCLUDE: GPL #5201 (your donation to this fund will assist the Veterans General Welfare Account at the Brockton location). Brandon Jeffrey Smith Wilson, age 37, of Campbell River, British Columbia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Sorry to here about your loss. Jeff "Smitty" Smith, 62, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He listened more than he spoke. He will be greatly missed. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. . After promotion to Lieutenant General on August 28, 1975, Smith concluded his lengthy military career with four years as commander of First United States Army, headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, MD.. He was born on December 13, 1958, the son of Wi. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jeff Smith of Mapleton, Maine, born in Presque Isle, Maine, who passed away on September 1, 2021, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. I cant even find the words for the sadness that I feel in my heart. Jeff was preceded in death by father, Ira R. Smith. Copyright Memorial Funeral Home | Modern Funeral Home Websites. Jeffrey was born March 17, 1959. Jeff and Dory married in 1972, and moved home to work on his family's farm, which became known as Jeffrey & Owen Smith, Inc. He served as a director for Maine Potato Growers from 1980 to 2019 and chairman of the Board from 2014 to 2019. Jeff graduated from Westside High School in 1984 and went on to earn a degree in Psychology and Marketing from the University of Arizona in 1989. I was very shocked and sad to hear the news that Jeff passed away. The Mass of Christian Burial will. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He is survived by mother, Roberta Smith; daughter, Sarah Smith; grandson, Cayden Melia; brothers, Steve Smith (Diane), David Smith; sister, Kerry Grossoehme (Steve); nephew, Jason Smith (Heidi); nieces, Kayle Askew (Brandon), Lauren Grossoehme; grandnieces and grandnephew: Gracy Smith, Laken Askew and Robbie Smith. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 207-764-0625 Just wanted to send my deepest sympathy for the family was my best friend for 45 years Loved him as my brother, I am so sorry. Jeff, to me, was the wild one of the family. "[14], According to Officer Smith's attorney David P. Weber, "This is the first time where someone who has suffered a brain injury, and an emotional injury, has been acknowledged as a line-of-duty death. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Jeffrey Allan Smith was a brilliant, good-humored man whose presence will be greatly missed. Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. They moved together in 1992 to Houston, TX, where they raised their two children and enjoyed a beautiful 30 years of marriage. He could pick a lock with a hair pin like no ones business. He was born in Presque Isle on May 1, 1950, the son of Owen . Jeff treasured the beauty of the outdoors and often spent time taking photos of the mountains, landscapes, and sky. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources Home | They all made my childhood fun and exciting. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Funeral arrangement under the care ofDrolette Funeral Services, Inc. DBA Ashley Funeral Home. [20], On January 6, 2023, "for his extraordinary heroism, pure courage, and unwavering devotion to the nation," Smith was posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden. He was. Box 867 Presque Isle, ME 04769). Smith was part of a long line of ancestors and descendants who collectively served in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, both World Wars, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Iraq and Afghanistan Campaigns. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Louis "Sonny" Moscow Smith Jr., age 81, of Seffner, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. In every sense, Jeff and Dory were partners in life, business, and family. Jeffrey L. Smith, a Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police officer, shot himself on January 15, 2021, after he assisted the United States Capitol Police on January 6, during the response to the storming of the Capitol. Smith graduated from Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in 1943. SMITH JEFFREY G. SMITH Lt. General USA (Retired) Lt. General (Retired) Jeffrey G. Smith died March 21, 2021, at the Fairfax Retirement Home at Fort Belvoir, Virginia at the age of 99.. TUES-SAT There will be a memorial service to celebrate Jeff's life Monday, July 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Church Plano, 3301 Preston Rd., Plano, Texas. We will all be together again one day. As a cadet, Smith received the Institute's top academic honor, the Jackson-Hope Medal, in civil engineering. . He cared immensely about the industry, not only as a livelihood, but as an essential part of the fabric of Aroostook County. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeff Smith to pay them a last tribute. Contact. I havent seen Jeff in many years, but growing up across the street from him I feel close to him and the whole Smith family. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. May 27, 1973 - We laughed about old times and how as kids Kerry and I would run as fast as we could to lock him out of Kerrys room. Sending my deepest sympathy to the Smith family. Funeral services are respectfully private. The regiment soon moved to Fort Riley, Kansas, switched to the mechanized mounts, and deployed to the Far East, arriving in India in August 1944. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was born on November 12, 1965, to Bud and Bobbie (McIntyre) Smith. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Jeff was married to the love of his life, Laurie Ann Davidson, in June 1991. He has gone way too soon. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. September 20, 2021 Jeffrey Lewis Schmid of Houston, TX passed away in his home on October 21, 2021 at the age of 60. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. In his capacity as class agent, he launched the last major project of his life: the Class of 1943's 75th Reunion. [11] According to media reports, Smith's alleged attackers, named in the federal lawsuit were identified by an internet vigilante group that analyzed publicly available videos from the Capitol attack. He could pick a lock with a hair pin like no ones business. Jeff was born to Lewis and Judith Schmid in Santa Ana, CA on August 23, 1961. He is deeply missed. . Jeff was a loyal and loving man. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, and sightseeing in the Colorado Rockies, boating on Lake Travis in Austin, TX, and swimming at the beach in Newport Beach, CA. Jeff graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1968, and from the University of Maine in 1972, with a BS in Biology. Like everyone else who knew him, I am shocked an saddened. I actually credit Jeff for teaching me how to do it! Jeff will always be remembered by his friends and family members as an avid reader, a KU basketball fan, and most importantly a servant of Christ. David and family. Copyright 2016 - 23 ALLEN FAMILY FUNERAL OPTIONS. He went on to attend Orange Coast Community College, where he was a member of ther downhill ski team, and the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Jeffrey Collins Smith Mt. Jeff was a spirited individual that was loved by many. Lt. General Smith passed with dignity, in full possession of an active, incisive, disciplined, and inquisitive mind until his final hours, surrounded by his children. Make sure relatives of Jeff Smith know they have sympathy messages here. He is preceded in death by his mother, Judith Schmid of Irvine, CA, and his two younger siblings, Darian Renee Schmid of Tustin, CA and Jason Todd Schmid of Orange, CA . He is survived by : his children, Jesse Smith (Kristen) of Middleborough and Nathan Smith (Lindsey Medeiros) of Bridgewater; his grandchildren, Cayla, Hayden, Willow, Wyatt, Jesse, Ryan and Jameson; his siblings, Marcy Smith of Florida, Denise Keith of Florida and Dennis Keith; and his former wife Linda Santos (Sullivan) of Middleborough. He will be missed in Pacific Heights. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeff Smith to pay them a last tribute. [3] On March 7, 2022, after petition by Officer Smith's widow, Officer Smith's death was ruled line of duty, and it was found that the "sole and direct" cause of Officer Smith's death were the injuries he received at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.