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1949
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2020
George Smith Obituary
He was born in Norfolk, VA on November 8, 1949 to Katherine & Stanley Smith and lived all his life as a native of Virginia Beach. George graduated from Princess Anne High School and joined the Army National Guard.
After serving, he began a long-standing professional career in the forklift industry where he currently worked in sales and customer service at CFE Equipment Corp.
George dearly loved his family and especially his grandchildren, as well as his church family, neighbors, friends, and those he worked with. He really enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, especially with his sons. George loved going on mission trips with his wife to Russia to help minister to orphaned children and teens. George loved music and camping with family and friends, especially at Kerr Lake. He also enjoyed saltwater fishing, woodworking projects, going to dirt track races, and getting new tools.
George was married to his loving wife Donna for almost 40 years. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Katie, three sons, George "Sonny" (and wife Joy), David (and wife Ryane), Philip (and wife Andrea) and five grandchildren, Jonas, Abel, Wesley, Hope, and Connor. Also cherishing George's memory is his dear and beloved sister Gail Harris. George was predeceased by his parents and his older brother Al.
A Celebration of Life for George will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 9th at Wave Church, 1000 N Great Neck Rd in Virginia Beach.
The service will also be streamed online at
live.wavechurch.com.
Seating will comply with all social distancing guidelines in accordance with the CDC and State of Virginia regulations. A mask is required to enter and exit the building. With our deepest regrets, due to current regulations, there will be no gathering of family and friends following the service.
George appreciated and supported the Union Mission ministry in Norfolk, where they are dedicated to helping the many homeless in our area. In lieu of flowers, a donation to this ministry is welcomed in his honor.
We thank God for all of your many, many loving prayers and kind messages. They have sustained our family through these extremely tough days.
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Bobby Stockwell
August 1, 2022
Gone but never forgotten.Missing you Dearly .I love you Brother.GodSpeed!!
Lorraine Woodard
August 16, 2020
Working with George at Atlantic Lift Systems got to know what a good man and friend he was. To all of George family thank of the good times and we all know he will be welcome in heaven.
Robert Stockwell
August 10, 2020
I knew George close to 30 years.He was a mentor,he was a friend.I always looked forward to coming to work and seeing George.He always had a smile on his face and was a wonderful person to be around.George I will miss you dearly my Brother.My condolences to your Family.God bless each and every one of you.
CHARLOTTE HALL
August 9, 2020
I knew George through a wonderful Bible Study Group. He was ALWAYS a sweet and kind man! It has been several years since I have seen him, but I remember him SMILING most of the time :) He will be missed by many for THAT smile. Our special memories of that smile will help us cope with his passing. My condolences to Donna and the rest of his family!!!
Jim Harrison
August 8, 2020
George was such a great guy. I’m going to miss him.
Richard Gehl
August 8, 2020
George, you were a great friend! I will miss you, buddy! You are in good hands now. My condolences to your family, prayers to you all.
Joyceanne Beamsn
August 7, 2020
We love you George! You invested in lives of others. I’ll never forget you investing in my son through Royal Rangers. I know I’ll see you again! Praying for comfort and peace for Donna and your wonderful kids!
Karen Gannucci
August 7, 2020
We love you George!!! Our hearts are broken but we know we will see you again. Praying for Donna every day!!!!
Mark & Karen Gannucci
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