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Frank Smith Obituary

Frank W. Smith

Cape Coral - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the leader of our family, Frank W. Smith. He passed peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Thursday October 15, 2020. We can only imagine the celebration there must have been when he arrived in heaven.

Frank leaves behind a true and real love in his life, Luci Heleen also affectionately known as Mama Luci & Grandma Luci. She has many names & wears them all very well.

After both losing their long-time Partners to cancer, Frank & Luci shared over 16 years of marriage together. While respecting & honoring their pasts they leaned into one another and pushed forward together as one in life. What an honor it was to see & cherish as two families became one.

Frank also leaves behind 2 sisters, Dolores Smith Parker & Kathy Smith & 3 sons, Craig Smith, Jeff Smith & Dirk Smith as well as "his beautiful daughters" Debby Smith, Nancy Clark Schmitt & Monique Smith, respectively. 10 Grandchildren, 5 Great grandchildren, along with many Nephews, Nieces, Cousins & family/friends also survive.

Frank took great pride in his family and truly lived his life with integrity and character. He loved big & helped many throughout his great life. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

Visitation will be Tuesday October 20, 2020 from 9:30AM until 11:00 AM at Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services, 3740 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral, Florida 33904. All visitors entering the funeral home must wear masks and practice social distancing. Because of the COVID virus, funeral services and entombment will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Press from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2020.

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Peggy Penrod

October 18, 2020

A great man! I loved him dearly! He will be sadly missed by all

Melissa Bentley newman

October 18, 2020

Dear Lucy and family,

We are sorry for your loss. We only met Frank a few times but a kind and lovely man he was. May all your good memories bring comfort to you.

With love,
Dale and Melissa Newman ❤

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