CLYDE FRANCIS BROOKE SMITH M.D.

Clyde Francis Brooke Smith, M.D., 90, of Catawba, Virginia, died October 2, 2012, in Roanoke, Virginia. He had lived in Catawba, VA, since 2009. Dr. Smith was born July 11, 1922, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Clyde Francis and Marriam E. Smith. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Parish Smith, whom he married in June 1950, and daughter, Hope. Dr. Smith graduated from Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia in May 1947. He was a successful physician who practiced medicine for 63 years in Central Florida and the U.S. Army. A devout Catholic and Knights of Columbus member, he was intelligent, compassionate, fun, and funny, with a unique sense of humor. He loved Christmas, trains, sailing, fishing, tennis, jogging, football, and spending time with family. Dr. Smith's favorite football team was Notre Dame - "Go Irish!" He is survived by his children, Margaret "Margie" Bright and her husband, Bruce, of Deltona, FL; Frank and his wife, Linda, of Huntingtown, MD; Elizabeth "Beth" Woodward and her husband, Charlie, of Lawrenceville, GA; Mary Oliver of Oceanside, CA; Michael and his wife, Jan, of Tampa, FL; Patrick of Winter Springs, FL; Kevin and his wife, Carla, of St. Cloud, FL; Anne Griswold of Eustis, FL; John and his wife, Betty, of Longwood, FL; Greg and his wife, Kathy, of Orlando, FL; Matthew of Longwood, FL; and Theresa Terry and her husband, Jimmy, of Roanoke, VA; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be buried next to the love of his life, Peggy, who has waited in Heaven for him since June 25, 1986. Oakley's North Chapel, Roanoke, VA is in charge. (540) 362-1237