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BORN
1963
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2025
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Edward Smith Obituary
Born June 27, 1963, in Frederick, he was the son of Beverly Hoke of Cascade, MD, and the late Francis E. "Smitty" Smith.
Ed was a graduate of Catoctin High School and was employed with Sunshine Management for 34 years. He was an active member of Woodsboro American Legion Post 282 and the South Mountain Rod and Gun Club. He also served as a dedicated board member of the Tommy West Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting local causes.
Known for his mechanical talent and resourcefulness, Ed could fix just about anything. He had a lifelong love for his Chevy trucks, fishing, hunting, and all forms of racing. He especially enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and cherished time spent with his family and friends-often with an ice-cold Coors Light in hand.
He is survived by his children, Deanna Smith and spouse Charlie Perella, Kaylee Smith, and Edward Smith, Jr.; his spouse Robin Wilhide Smith of 39 years; grandchildren, Aliannah Smith, Colton Lynch, Ryleigh Perella, and Heaven Baskerville; and siblings, JoAnn Kerns and partner Wally Boggs, Robert "Bobby" Smith and partner Patti Swakopf, and Kristin Davis and partner Joey Sweeney.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Lloyd E. Hoke and Margaret Anders Hoke; father, Francis Smith; and brother-in-law, Wayne "Smoke" Kerns.
Friends may call at Hartzler Funeral Home, 404 S. Main St., Woodsboro, on Thursday, October 9, from 2 to 6 p.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 10, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:30 p.m.
Private interment will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Thurmont.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Tommy West Memorial Fund, Inc., 16110 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville, MD 21780.
Leave a message or memory on his "tribute wall" at hartzlerfuneralhome.com. Edward E. Smith, Sr.
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Ian Christopher Alexander
October 10, 2025
I worked with Eddie since May 17th 2007 what a great coworker and I consider my coworkers from Sunshine Management Corporation as my second family I will pray for your family Eddie good luck in heaven Eddie RIP. I enjoyed spending my 18 years with Sunshine Management Corporation with you Eddie and I will miss you at the Holiday Parties.
MICHAEL CARTY II
October 8, 2025
Ed has worked hard his entire life,when I was 10 yrs.old my father and I stopped to see if the boys needed work, Ed was going to work with his friend Boyd and said brother Bob would like to work but was still in school ,well Bob is still working hard and so was Ed...he will be missed because They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore...God Bless you Brother Ed ..Job Well Done!
Joe Plunkard
October 7, 2025
I always liked Ed. He was a good friend of my cousin Rick and I always saw him at gun raffles at the Woodsboro Legion. Always a smile on his face and a beer in his had. RIP Ed.
Sabrina Kolb (Butler)
October 7, 2025
Sorry for your loss of Ed. Prayers to you and the family as you go through this time of loss.
Greg Goetz
October 7, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss.
I knew Eddie from my time working as a deputy sheriff.We did a lot of landlord/tenant business together.He was a Good Guy. Keep you in my Prayers
Terry Hagins
October 7, 2025
So sorry, gone too quick
Kay and Terry Hagins
Tammy Kefauver
October 7, 2025
Robin,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
RIP Eddie.
Kay S Hagins
October 7, 2025
Ride high Eddie..You were one of the greatest guys i was lucky enough to KNOW!!! May you have eternal PEACE ....
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