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Allan Smith Obituary

Allan Paul Smith, 28 of Williamsburg passed away October 6, 2013 at Florence, Colorado. His happiest childhood memories were in Eureka, Montana, he moved to Florence where he attended Florence High School. After high school he, along with his sisters joined the Military and served a year-long tour in Iraq. He was so very proud of his military service and the opportunity to serve his country and defend our freedoms. He married Jackie Garcia, the love of his life in 2005 and to their union was born his daughter Baylee. He loved fishing, working on cars and mud-bogging, but most of all he loved his family. He is survived by his wife Jackie; daughter; Baylee, mother; Lorie, father; William, step-father; Randy, sisters; April, Alicia, Nicole and Madisyn, grandparents; Howard and Pauline, great grandmother; Tonya Brady, uncle; Marvin, mother and father -in-law; Boone and Darla, brother-in-law; Ben and sister-in-law; Monica. He was preceded by his grandmother; Bobbie McChesney. Visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2013 from 6-8pm, at the Harwood Funeral Home, 225 E. Main, Florence. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 10am at the First Southern Baptist Church, 303 E. 3rd Street Florence, Colorado. Interment will follow at Mountain Vale Cemetery, 1700 Chestnut, Canon City, Colorado. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jackie Smith in care of The Baptist Church of Florence. Arrangements entrusted to Harwood Funeral Services. Online condolences harwoodfunerals.com.

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Published by The Canon City Daily Record on Oct. 10, 2013.

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October 6, 2024

Thinking of you today. . .

Baylee

October 4, 2023

I can´t believe it´s been 10 years already. I love you so much and I hope you are watching me accomplish all the things that I am doing.

Baylee

February 8, 2023

Hey dad! I love you so so much and I miss you more and more each day. I am graduating this year and I will be thinking of you the whole time while getting my diploma.

Earl Eason

April 9, 2014

Dear Allan, I will never forget you. I was there the day u were born and you forever changed my life. I have always loved u. I have always been proud of your acheivements even though i never told u so. I am sorry i hurt u and will forever regret not telliny you.there is a song called drink a beer, I know u know the song you have been right there sitting on the pier watching the sunset disapear drinking a beer. Every time i have hurd that song on the radio this last year i think of you. I will forever keep u in my heart and i am so greatful that i had the opertunity to be a part of ur life. Take care until we meet again. I love you!

November 11, 2013

Thought about you all day today Allan. . .
You are missed so much! Thank you for serving!!

November 1, 2013

It's an honor doing your Memorial for the CO Army National Guard. Thanks for serving.

Chaplain (Major) Steven W. Satterfield

Allan's Mom

October 17, 2013

We thank you all for loving Allan, for your prayers & support for those of us who are lost without him. God bless.

Joe Ward

October 15, 2013

Thank you for serving all of us and our freedom. Your a hero, and such a nice mannered good man to me. See you again sometime soon.

Jennifer Quintana

October 15, 2013

We will never forget you Allan you made my cousin very happy. You made her your wife and gave her a beautiful baby she thought she would never have and stuck by her side during all struggles. You gave them the best life you could give and for that i thank you. We will never forget you Allan Paul ......alright alright alright alright alright alright alright ALRIGHT....very few will understand the end of this lol

October 15, 2013

so sorry for the loss, however Heaven recieved another Angel... May God give you all strength to get thru this differcult time.

Adam and Crystal Diderrich

October 14, 2013

We'll forever miss our fishing partner and brother in uniform. You never lwt us down. God bless you and your family.

JN

October 13, 2013

Allen, we grew up with you in our family always kicking you and Tim out of my room there are a lot of great memories and they will live on thru us you were a loved son a great husband and an amazing daddy your work here in the physical world is done and will not be forgotten god has a greater plan for you and we will all meet again when our names get called thank you Allen for everything you have done in the time you were here! Jackie and Bay will be taken care of they are the two strongest ppl I know ;) love you guys

cheri ragsdale

October 13, 2013

Allan you grew up with my son and became his best friend. You became my daughters big brother. I am happy to have had you in our lives, I will miss your smile the most and you will be miss by all of us. Rest in peace! Till we meet again.

cheri ragsdale

October 13, 2013

Allan you grew up with my son and became his best friend. You became a big brother to my daughter, I am happy you came into our lives. I will miss your smile most of all. You will be greatly missed by all of us.

October 12, 2013

Love you Allan!

Justine Garcia

October 12, 2013

It is so hard to believe that your life was cut short. You were such a good man and a good friend to me. I'm glad I got the chance to meet and serve with you. I will always remember you, Rest in Peace my friend.

The Meggison Family

October 12, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Jeff Glatts

October 12, 2013

It was an honor to serve with you. You exemplified what a soldier is to be. You will be missed.

Rachelle Miller

October 12, 2013

Me and the kids send our love and deepest apologies. He will be greatly missed.

October 12, 2013

There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.

Monica Ragsdale

October 12, 2013

Allan, first off I love you I'm going to miss you so much you have no clue. I will be here for Jackie and Baylee just so you know and the rest of your family. Its hard believing that your gone. To the family I'm sorry that this has happened to this wonderful man. Along with Baylee and Jackie you are also my hero and that won't ever change buddy. You were the big brother I never had and I thank you for that. Its not goodbye, its I'll see you later. -Love your sister in law.

Jackie Smith

October 12, 2013

Allan you will be in my heart forever I love you more then you'll ever know and no matter what problems we had I know u loved me just as much! Our daughter will always remember u as her hero and daddy! She loves u and misses u like no other but she's got her daddys strength that's for sure she is being so strong, my rock just like u were! Thank you for being such an amazing Daddy and husband we love u very much! I'll see u again baby!

October 12, 2013

Allan was and still is a great man. He is not here physically but so many great things remain in everyone he touched

October 11, 2013

If roses grow in Heaven
Lord please pick a bunch for me, place them in my loved one's hands and tell him they're from me.
Tell him I love him and miss him and when he turns to smile place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile.
Remembering him is easy, I do it every day. But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.

October 11, 2013

Allan was a cool guy. He was quiet but he was really funny too. Allan was proud of his little girl and proud to be a soldier. He loved bowling and was really good at it.

October 11, 2013

Allan will be greatly missed!

Daniel C. Asst State Captain

October 10, 2013

Jackie and Family, on behave of the Patriot Guard Riders of Southern Colorado, it is our honor to Stand and Honor your loved one. We are so sorry for your lost, you and your family are in our prayers. God Bless.

October 10, 2013

Allan's family-Lori, Steve, Pat, Alicia, April, Nichole, Jackie, Baylee, Will, Katherine, Garrett, Russell, Maya, Lily, Madisyn, Jeanie, Jamie, Marvin, Erika, Sheldon, Danica, Darla and all other family,
Some of you we know and some we don't. We're so sorry for your loss. Allan grew into quite a fine young man. Your family will be in our prayers. We pray that The Lord brings your family comfort during this time. God Bless.

Justin Anthony Richardson

October 10, 2013

I am very sad to hear about allen he was a close friend. jackie and allen took my daughters and I in when we were in need and that's just how great of a person allen always was I will greatly miss him he was truely a gift from God and I enjoyed the years we worked together he left an impression on my heart that will stick with me forever

October 10, 2013

lorie and family we are sorry to hear about allan our thought and prays are with you all. sam,loren,melissa

Robyn Pringle

October 10, 2013

you and you're family are in my thoughts and prayers

Alexis McCarter-Weaver

October 10, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. We will miss Allan.

Phyllis Egland

October 10, 2013

Lorie & Randy & family;

My heart is hurting along with yourse. I am praying, and will continue to ask God's special comfort and lovingkindness for all of you. He is always faithful. Love you.

Debbie Mitchell

October 10, 2013

Lorie and family, My heart is breaking for you! May God provide peace and comfort through this most difficult time.

Audra Martin

October 10, 2013

Lori, I"m so sorry for your loss. Alan was a special & dear friend & will be greatly missed. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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