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Thomas Edward Smith

1941 - 2016

Thomas Edward Smith obituary, 1941-2016, Phoenix, AZ

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1941

DIED

2016

Thomas Smith Obituary

Smith, Thomas Edward
Thomas Edward Smith, 75, passed away on August 18, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on May 3, 1941 to the late Marvin and Margaret Smith in Phoenix, AZ. He attended the University of Arizona, obtaining his Bachelor's Degree, then attended California State College Long Beach for his Master's Degree in Education. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Thomas taught high school in Inglewood, CA before he transitioned into real estate and property management. On March 10, 2000 he married Sherrye Johnson in Scottsdale, AZ. He enjoyed being a ski instructor, playing hand ball, beach volley ball, and racket ball, as well as spending time with his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his wife, Sherrye, and daughter, Alexandra.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 24, 2016.

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