Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Dewey Smith Obituary
He was born in Kirkwood, Mo., and had lived in Panama City most of his life.
Dewey graduated from Florida State University with a degree in underwater crime scene investigation in 2006, and worked as a diver for UNC-Wilmington at NOAA in Key Largo for the last two years. Dewey served his country for five years in the U.S. Navy as a medical corpsman on the U.S.S. Peleliu.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Leroy and Elvie Sowell.
Survivors include his mother, Donna Thomas of Panama City; stepfather, Jeff Thomas of Panama City; brother, Sean Smith of Daytona Beach; sister, Lisa Neuenfeldt of Panama City; niece, Susan; nephew, Jonathan; his father, Dewey Smith III of Tallahassee; grandparents, Dewey Jr. and Mary Smith of Waynesville, Mo.; and his beloved girlfriend, Meredith Kintzing of Norfolk, Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Underwood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until service time at 6 p.m.
In Dewey's memory, and in lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness every day.
Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dewey Smith
Brian Perry
October 31, 2023
Was surfing the internet today to look up people I served with in the US Navy and was saddened to find the news of Dewey's passing. We served alongside each other on the USS Peleliu in the early 1990's and I fondly recall him and another friend (Scott Byrd from Alabama) inviting some Midshipmen nursing students to our 4th of July BBQ on July 3rd, 1993. As luck would have it, after 30 years I am still married to one of those nursing students. Dewey will forever be in our hearts. RIP Shipmate!
Zach Swerdzewski
April 22, 2020
Just found out 10 yrs later. Dewey changed my perspective on so many things in college. He lived with me for several months in 2001. We then did Larping in Atlanta, traveled to the beach several times, did concerts when he performed, spent New Years once in pc beach for a night, i loved this guy!! We met at an art class at FSU. Any family that would like to reach to me, Id welcome it. Miss this guy! I was surfing the web trying to find him today to say hi.
Samantha (Davis)Gentile
May 10, 2009
The last time I saw my cousin Dewey he was about 8 years old. He was a cool kid then and by everything that I have read and heard about him in the last week he was an amazing man. I will keep you in my many thoughts Uncle Dewey, Aunt Julie, and My Aunt Donna and Lisa and Sean. God gave Dewey a passion for the ocean and each day he was able to celebrate that gift. God Bless you everyone and know that Dewey will always be within you to warm your soul.
Jan & Mike Aufschneider
May 9, 2009
My husband Michael and I have such fond memories of Dewey of a funny,kind, and caring person. We were honored to have gotten to know him when he dated our daughter Sasha, many years ago. God Bless
Crystal Neal
May 9, 2009
Such fond memories are still alive of two very young people stepping out into the world for the first time. If only I could have been the woman at 19 that I am at 35. He was loved dearly and has always kept a special place. I am so proud to see all he has done in this world.
Donna, Lisa, Sean, Jeff and the rest of the family, please know that I pray tonight that God will blanket you in His comfort and peace!
In time, I would love to send you a letter I recently found that Dewey had written from Somolia, you would be very proud to have it.
Peace be with you,
Crystal and the Neal Family
Nathan Garcia
May 9, 2009
Dewey, your zeal for life was infectious, and I was fortunate to call you my friend. You were a bandmate, and roomate, and I will miss you greatly. My prayers go out to your family.
Nathan Garcia
May 9, 2009
Dewey's zeal for life was infectious, and I was fortunate to call him my friend. He was my bandmate, and my roomate, he will be missed.
Marshall & Sarah Thornton
May 9, 2009
Dewey, we will miss you though we will never forget you and the great times we had together both in work and play. Our prayers go out to your family in their time of grief.
Scott Wattenbarger
May 9, 2009
Dewey, you will be missed...words can not express how the world has changed since you left us. My heart goes out to your family in their time of grief. You will always live in our hearts and minds.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Make a Donation
in Dewey Smith's name
Memorial Events
for Dewey Smith
Funeral services provided by:
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries2403 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405
How to support Dewey's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Dewey Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored