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1923
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2019
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Curby Smith Obituary
He was born in Matthews, Georgia. During the depression years he worked on the family farm and attended school in Blythe where he made many lifelong friends. He served in the CCC's a year before joining the Navy. He was a Boatswain's mate on the USS Hornet CV-8 during the Doolittle Raiders' mission and during many of the major WWII battles in the Pacific. He survived when the ship was bombed and sank in the Battle of Santa Cruz. He went on to have a 34 year career with Borden's Dairy.
C.L. had an amazing memory and always had a story to share. He believed in staying busy and in retirement he enjoyed travel, hunting, fishing, his garden, and spending time with friends and family. He loved to walk in the woods.
His greatest joy was his family: wife Anne; daughter Sandra Fowler and her husband Mike; son Curby Smith, Jr. and his wife Janice; grandson Mike Fowler, Jr. and his wife Stacy; granddaughter Leeanne Usry; great-grandsons Trip Fowler and Cash Fowler; and great-granddaughter Ava Usry. His sister Jackie Winter and her husband Bob; and his brother Cecil Smith and his wife Sharon.
A special thanks goes to his caregiver, Joann Rogers, and Regency Hospice.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Thomas L. King Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 124 Davis Road, Martinez, GA 30907 (706) 863-6747 www.kingfh.com
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Beki Ivey Moyer
August 15, 2025
I love you all & think so often about my Blythe family. Sending much love, always, from St. Augustine, FL.
March 19, 2019
Anne and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Uncle CL's passing. I have wonderful memories of visiting with you all. He was always loving and kind with GREAT stories to share!
He was blessed with many years on this earth, a beautiful family and large circle of friends. He will be missed.
Prayers to you all. Much love, Cindy (Hill) Hopper
Lu Kelly
March 18, 2019
I met Mr Smith and his precious wife at the 2018 USS Hornet reunion in Mobile AL. So many of us sat and stood listening to his amazing stories for 2 hours or more. Those stories brought tears to my eyes and filled my heart with so much appreciation for his service. He was asked to tell some of his stories over and over. He just mesmerized us all. God Bless him and all his family.
Sincerely, Lu (Hellmueller) Kelly
Wayne Morris
March 17, 2019
Very sad to hear about C.L.Good thoughts and prayers for the family.He lived life a 110%. Ms Ann and C.L.did a lot for me. I will always be thankful.
Butch Smith
March 17, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers are with you and all the family at this difficult time.
Butch (Charles Jr.) and family
Michael Cone
March 17, 2019
Lee, It is with a saddened heart that I read about the passing of your father. May God comfort you and your family during this time of Loss!
Your friend,
Michael Cone
John Whitledge
March 17, 2019
I was saddened to read about the passing of my childhood Dads. Such a wonderful man who always had time for us neighborhood kids. Always fun to be around and if he was going fishing he wouldn't hesitate to ask Lee and me to tag along even if it was just to walk around. I'll be praying for Mom, Sandra, Lee and the rest of the family. Love y'all...
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