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Thomas Smith Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 19, 2015, Dr. Thomas "Tom" Francis Smith, 61, husband of Lynn M. Smith. Dr. Smith was a native of Blairsville, PA. He has been in practice since 1982 in Augusta, GA. He worked on the staff at the VA for 25 years. He was a faculty member of the Podiatry Institute in Atlanta, GA and served two times as the President of the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Smith was a board member of Aquinas High School, and an Assistant Scout Master. He was an Eagle Scout, a 4th Degree Terence Cardinal Cooke Council Knights of Columbus #8495 member and a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church for more than 30 years. His three life passions were his family, teaching and his faith. In addition to his wife, Dr. Smith is survived by his son Tommy Smith and his wife Erin of Atlanta; his daughters Maggie Smith of Washington D.C. and Millie Smith of Augusta, GA; his brothers Bill and Mike Smith; and his nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Honorary pallbearers will include faculty members of The Podiatry Institute and Dr. Smith's colleagues at the VA Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Podiatry Institute Smith Memorial Fund: 2675 N. Decatur Road, Suite 309, Decatur, GA 30033 or to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church: 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA 30813 or to Easter Seals East Georgia: 1500 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30903. A holy vigil will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday evening at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the vigil until 7:00 P.M. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jun. 21, 2015.
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You never forget good people such as Tom .

Dr.Mostafa Niknafs

Coworker

June 15, 2020

Dr. Thomas Smith was lauded last week at a Surgical Conference in Detroit (May 12, 2016) by various speakers. A great man; a great loss to our profession.

Dr Walter Coffey

May 28, 2016

I'm sitting in the APMA House of Delegates just reading about the loss of Tom Smith. Tom was such a good and decent man and an inspired and leader and teacher in our profession. He helped out so many times in Region 10 APMA activities and meetings. He will be truly missed.

Chester Nava

March 21, 2016

You will be greatly missed. You have helped so many veterans and for that we are very grateful. You will always be remembered.

Miranda Almond

January 12, 2016

Farewell my very good friend, Tom. What fun and challenging times we had at Doctors Hospital when I served as your senior resident (you don't have to genuflect for me any more). To see you balance your life and your relationships so well has been a lifelong inspiration to me. You kept your spiritual and family life in focus and leave a great teaching legacy behind you. You deserve the peace you have secured. Condolences from Betty and I to your family for their time of earthly loss...may they know that you are riding on eagle's wings into eternity.

Steve Miller

July 20, 2015

judy Rutherford

July 2, 2015

Heaven has gained another great physician. No kinder doctor anywhere. Prayers to his loved ones.

Julie Cadden

June 24, 2015

This is so sad. Dr. Smith was a universal friend to everyone. One of the best men I have ever known. In a lifetime you won't meet a better person than Dr. Thomas Smith

Dr. James Clark

June 23, 2015

The thing that is most memorable to me about Tom was that he NEVER said a bad word about anyone. He only spoke the good and kept the bad to himself. This is an amazing attribute. Tom was one year ahead of me in residency and he was a great role model. He was the best father, husband and colleague. Tom, you will be missed by all that ever had the pleasure of knowing you.

I have now lost a fellow resident ahead of me and behind me and here I remain. Peace be with you and may Lynn and children get through this most difficult time.

Barbara Schlefman

June 22, 2015

Dr. Smith was a great man! He was so kind to me when I first moved to the area and began working with him. He was so patient and kind. He always spoke of his family and was so proud of his children. God Speed Dr. Smith! You will be missed. Sending lots of prayers for his family!

June 22, 2015

I only met Tom few times at the hospital and some meetings and he always had a smile and even though we did not know each other that well ,when we did talk i always felt his kindness .
God bless his sole and God bless his family .

Dr.Mostafa Niknafs

June 22, 2015

My cousin will always be in my heart. I remember him and Bill as darling babies in their crib. He was a kind, sweet, and caring man. He will be missed by all of his family.

Marcia (Bell) Gaul

June 22, 2015

A great loss. Tom was a true mensch. One who loved life and lived it everyday professionally and with his family
I was one of Toms attending at Doctors Hospital
And will always remember Gerard Yu,Tom Smith and myself
tube fishing ....
Most of all Ive lost a colleague and friend
May he rest in peace

Michael Solomon

June 22, 2015

Thank you for our 13 years working together. Being willing to teach and patience for me to learn.
To his family, he was very proud of all his children. So happy when he would speak of you, and loved his time with you.
His patients loved him. And even my uncle is one of them.
Prayers for all.

June 22, 2015

Such a good man. Our prayers are with the family - we are so sorry for your loss.

Barbara, Piotr and Pawel Kraj

June 22, 2015

My heart breaks for the loss of Tom. He was such a super guy and a great neighbor. My memories of him and his family will always warm my heart. God bless his family.

Kathy (Smelik) Work

June 21, 2015

What a beautiful family whom I love dearly and Dr. Tom will be missed so much. He was a joy to be with as was Lynn and both were an asset to our neighborhood. Always helpful, always willing and wonderful children that anyone would be happy to have. They are successful and smart, which speaks highly of their parents. Tom was always taking one of them with him on trips; when he would be speaking somewhere and to me that just says "What a great Father". Tom we loved you dearly and now you are with your Father, your heavenly home. Our neighborhood will not be the same, but we will do our best to help your beautiful family until we all meet again. Prayers to the family. Much love.

Helen Kanavage

June 21, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Smith family. I have known Tom since our elementary days at SS Simon and Jude School. He was always a kind, considerate, fun person and a great friend. I pray for God's comfort and peace at this difficult time in your family's life.

Mary Jo (Wodowski) Smithula

June 21, 2015

I have such great memories of Tom coaching our sons when they were young. A great time of life for all of us, He was a great Dad and special friend. I know he will be missed and we are all grateful for knowing him.

Richard Hillman

June 21, 2015

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