Eugene Paul Schmidt

age 78, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Sebring, Florida. Mr. Schmidt was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Martin and Irene (Fitch) Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt worked at the Sealy Mattress Plant for 22 years, he was a member of Athens Baptist Church, and he enjoyed making model cars and airplanes and had been a resident of Fort Meade since 1975 coming from Orlando, Florida. Mr. Schmidt is survived by his wife-Jane Schmidt; children-Kathy Bennett and Michael Gene Schmidt (Anarah); 4 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Athens Baptist Church with Pastor Jay Howard officiating. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com