Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith
Survived by daughters Linda Peterson and  Denise Schultz and granddaughter Cassandra Johnson as well as many siblings and extended family. Lamar was married to Margaret Smith for 66 years, living most of that time in California.
Lamar left home at 14 years old and joined the Navy at 18. Lamar had a passion for learning  and pursued a degree at UCLA after leaving the Navy. He worked full time during the day and went to night school achieving a degree in Physics. He had a very successful Career in avionics and received many accolades for his work. Lamar was a humble man who was loved and respected by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. After living away for most of his life, Lamar moved back to Frostproof, Florida six years ago to spend time with his sisters and fish with his brothers. He loved his time on the boat fishing, talking and keeping track of which one of them caught the most fish. Lamar was fortunate to have been on the lake fishing, just four days before he passed. Lamar was caring, generous, funny, companionate and a loving man. He will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him.
In lieu of flowers, Lamar would appreciate donations being made to his favorite animal rescue shelter, Halo. Lamar loved animals and was a regular donor to Halo. Please go to Halo web site to make donations.  HTTPS://www.halorescue.org
Lamar loved wearing his Hawaiian shirts, so in honor of him, please wear Hawaiian attire to the service.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 E. Circle St.
Avon Park, FL  33825
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com