Leigh Walter Smith, CPT, US Army (Retired), 68, of Columbus, Ga passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home in Columbus. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Thursday, May 18, 2017 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST with Eric Smith officiating. …
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Leigh Walter Smith, CPT, US Army (Retired), 68, of Columbus, Ga passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home in Columbus. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Thursday, May 18, 2017 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST with Eric Smith officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M..
Mr. Smith was born December 23, 1948 in Brunswick, ME to the parents late Leroy Walter Smith and Norma McLuer Smith. He served proudly in the United States Army and retired as a Captain. He served during the Vietnam War, where he received the Bronze Service Star, the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He was also employed as a computer programmer in the Civil Service for twenty years. He enjoyed playing chess and games, reading and traveling.
Survivors include his loving wife of fourteen years, Michele Truman Smith; his step-mother, Georgia Smith of Warner Robins, GA; three daughters: Sandra Smith of Columbus, Carrie Borum (Matt) of Midland, GA and Robyn Addison (Dale) of Helena, AL; three sons: Lee W. Smith (Tonya) of Arlington, VA, Truman Carter (Donna) of Midland and Robert Carter of Columbus, GA; four sisters: Lynne Stone, Margret Smith , both of Warner Robins, Ga, Kim Dawson (Darren) of Manhattan, KS and Georganne (Richard) Coco of Rockville, MD; two brothers: Eric Smith (Nora) of Orlando, FL and Chip Smith (Ana) of Macon, Ga; eight grandchildren: Allison Rabon (Ryan), Lindsey Harris, Andrew Harris, Cason Borum, Chandler Borum, Ryland Addison, Ashlyn Addison, and Megan Robins; five great grandchildren: Sarah Rabon, Beau Rabon, Camden Rabon, Adam Robins and Amber Robins; and his fur friend, Baby (Dog) .
Mr. Smith was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Homeless Vet/Wounded Warrior Project at Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or visit online at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
The Hollands
left a message on May 24, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. The service was beautiful and I know Leigh was watching and smiling. Our prayers are with all of you
Michele Smith
left a message on May 19, 2017:
Thank you Carrie and Robyn for the time you took making preparations for the memorial. Thank you Carrie for perfection which you had displayed and showing a side of my darling husband few had seen. Thank you Eric for enlightening us on the physical pain and mental trauma a survivor has to endure from the proceeds of war. I heartfully thank all my husbands family and friends for the love and kindness they have shown me. I thank my sons, Truman and Robert, my daughter in law, Donna and grandchildren, Megan and Amber for being here for me. Thank you to the Army Chaplain, the Soldiers during the ceremony and Vance Brooks funeral directors for a wonderful preparation toward the ceremony. Last, always in deep gratitude to Carrie, Robyn and Sandra for keeping the family informed. Yours in family, Michele
& Leigh Smith
& Leigh Smith
Beth Rigdon
left a message on May 16, 2017:
Lynne and family of loved ones,
My deepest condolences to all of you. I'm sure you're grieving this sudden loss yet are encouragements to each other at this sad heart time. May God's comfort give you a peace beyond any human understanding. May your memories be sweet and lasting.
In sympathy & Christian love, Bethie
My deepest condolences to all of you. I'm sure you're grieving this sudden loss yet are encouragements to each other at this sad heart time. May God's comfort give you a peace beyond any human understanding. May your memories be sweet and lasting.
In sympathy & Christian love, Bethie
LTC Deborah Savage
left a message on May 16, 2017:
A candle was lit by LTC Deborah Savage on 2017/05/16
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on May 15, 2017:
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on May 15, 2017
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The Hollands
left a message on May 24, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. The service was beautiful and I know Leigh was watching and smiling. Our prayers are with all of you
Michele Smith
left a message on May 19, 2017:
Thank you Carrie and Robyn for the time you took making preparations for the memorial. Thank you Carrie for perfection which you had displayed and showing a side of my darling husband few had seen. Thank you Eric for enlightening us on the physical pain and mental trauma a survivor has to endure from the proceeds of war. I heartfully thank all my husbands family and friends for the love and kindness they have shown me. I thank my sons, Truman and Robert, my daughter in law, Donna and grandchildren, Megan and Amber for being here for me. Thank you to the Army Chaplain, the Soldiers during the ceremony and Vance Brooks funeral directors for a wonderful preparation toward the ceremony. Last, always in deep gratitude to Carrie, Robyn and Sandra for keeping the family informed. Yours in family, Michele
& Leigh Smith
& Leigh Smith
Beth Rigdon
left a message on May 16, 2017:
Lynne and family of loved ones,
My deepest condolences to all of you. I'm sure you're grieving this sudden loss yet are encouragements to each other at this sad heart time. May God's comfort give you a peace beyond any human understanding. May your memories be sweet and lasting.
In sympathy & Christian love, Bethie
My deepest condolences to all of you. I'm sure you're grieving this sudden loss yet are encouragements to each other at this sad heart time. May God's comfort give you a peace beyond any human understanding. May your memories be sweet and lasting.
In sympathy & Christian love, Bethie
LTC Deborah Savage
left a message on May 16, 2017:
A candle was lit by LTC Deborah Savage on 2017/05/16
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left a message on May 15, 2017:
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on May 15, 2017
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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