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Thomas Smith Obituary

Thomas C. Smith of Marshfield, passed away Feb. 28, 2014, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Barbara (Starnes) Smith, he was the loving father of Greg Smith and his wife Mary Ann of Halifax, Leslie Smith and her husband Lawrence Grimes of Marshfield and Christopher Smith and his wife Heather of Newtown, Conn.; loving grandfather of Nevin, Daniel, Bryan, Melinda, Rachel, Matthew, Riley and Taegan; dear brother of Laurence Smith, Barbara Walls, William Smith, Robert Smith and the late Clara Brown and Alma Partain; son of the late Laurence Star and Thelma Smith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thomas was born and raised in Oneida, Tenn., and moved to Marshfield in 1972. He graduated from Oneida High School. Thomas attended Tennessee Technological University and graduated from Georgia State University. He served in the U.S. Army for two years as a military police officer. Thomas worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He was a former member of the Lions Club and a University of Tennessee sports fan. Visiting hours will be held in the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, in Marshfield, Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. Contributions in Thomas memory may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018 or Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675. For online guest book and directions, please visit our Web site, macdonaldfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Mar. 5, 2014.
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To the Smith family,

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our condolences to you all.

Your neighbors, The Ryans

March 13, 2014

Dear Family,

Bob and I will be making a contribution in his name to Wounded Warriors Project.

March 11, 2014

Dear Cousins, Tommy was a beloved cousin and in my generation...there are 13 of us as of this writing. I feel an emptiness as he was always around as I grew up just back yard to back yard! He will be so missed, especially at reunions. Stay in touch with us always. We are family....Love to all, Patty

Patty & Bob Johnson

March 11, 2014

Barbara, Greg, Leslie and Chris. I am sorry for your loss. While growing up on Meetinghouse Lane we (the gang) used to very much enjoy running into Tom and chatting while walking down the hill to visit the Ames'. He was always the "cool parent" in the neighborhood who understood what it was like to be a kid. He taught us morals and how to be respectful of others.

God Bless and R.I.P. Tom.

P.S. He was a pretty good pitcher too.

Pat Pelland

March 7, 2014

Dear Barbara, Greg, Leslie, and Chris -
Sharon & I hurt deeply to learn of Tom's passing. We love ALL of you, as we have through the years, and are very greatful to have had Tom and have yourselves in our lives. I speak for ALL of the Seeg Family (Dick,Sharon,Richie,Johnathan, and Jennifer)

Richard Seeg

March 6, 2014

You were always spreading the message of Hope and optimism!

Leslie Smith

March 4, 2014

Dad/Papa Tom - we miss you more than you can ever imagine! We had the best time having you for a parent and as a mentor. We three (Greg, Chris, and I) appreciate all the things that you ever did for us, and were blessed to have you in our lives!

your daughter Leslie

March 4, 2014

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