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Lance J. Smith

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Lance Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edgley Cremation Services - West Palm Beach on Jan. 3, 2026.

Lance J. Smith, age 75, of Okeechobee, FL and formerly of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1950, in Mineola, New York.

He was an amazing man, charming, witty, friendly, honest and always available to lend a hand. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 38 years, beginning in 1969 in Poughkeepsie, New York to retiring in 2006 in Jensen Beach, FL. He enjoyed spending time outside doing various activities from riding motorcycles to boating, then spending his retirement traveling in an RV full time. He served on the Board of Directors of his community, Silver Palms RV Resort for 3 years. He lived there for 10 years making many friends and memories along the way. During his years of traveling in the RV, he visited 50 states by ground and 1 by air. While he was retired, he was still a full-time handyman for his children's home projects. He created entire kitchens, renovated homes, building sheds and teaching them tricks to home ownership.

Lance is survived by his wife, Nancy of 53 years, 3 children Erik Smith of West Palm Beach FL, Kristin McPadden of Charlotte NC and Korinne Commander of Port St Lucie FL. He has 3 grandchildren, Jared Commander, Payton and Jordyn McPadden, and 2 grand dogs Dexter and Stogie. Also, his brother, Walter Smith of Virginia, brother Albert Smith of New York and sister Virginia Naugles of Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Virginia Smith, and sister Gail Rampolla all from New York.

A Celebration of Life for Lance will be held at a later date, those that are close to the family will be notified. Please sign a guest book at www.edgleycreamationservices.com.

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Recent Activity

January 5, 2026

Floyd Spanier posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2026

Tina Bushman posted to the memorial.

January 4, 2026

Marie Capria posted to the memorial.

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Floyd Spanier

January 5, 2026

I just heard the news. My sincere condolences to Kristen and family. Lance was the one who posted a bid for me after we met, to get me from midport to slw. I'm glad he did, I got to meet, and work with his daughter as well. Hang in there Kristen, I know you will, he raised a strong daughter.

Tina Bushman

January 4, 2026

Lance Smith was a great man, I met him when I was hired by the Post Office, in 1987, and he was my boss for 19 years, we had a great working relationship and we became friends, I moved to Sonoma County in Northern California in 2009, and I found out that Lance and his wife loved to travel in their motor home, they loved to come to Wine Country here in Sonoma County, unfortunately I never got to see them, I think their last time out here was right before I moved here, I kept asking them when they were going to make it back to California, but they didn´t make it. I have lots of fond memories of my time of knowing Lance, he will be missed
RIP
Love you big guy
Tina Bushman

Marie Capria

January 4, 2026

Dear Lance,
May you rest in peace, I worked next to you every day from day one,
You showed me the ropes, and how to work with people, compassion, and love. We meet at Port St. Lucie PO I was from Fulton Po and put in for Supervisor and you helped me.
And I looked up to you as we could talk about anything about life, and any questions I have, I was a new bee Supervisor , and you took me under your wing. I will always have those wonderful memories of you. Want to send love and Prayers to your family.
Truly and God Bless
Marie Capria

Eddie Conaway

January 4, 2026

I meet Lance at Silver Palms and became friends. He was easy to become a friend with.He was one of the guys that i shot pool with a couple of times a week .He was a very good shot and you better not cut him any slack or he would whip your butt.Im gonna miss him a lot. He was one of the good ole boys that is gone way too soon.RIP Buddy.