Name: Visitation for Glenn L. "Smitty" Smith
Start: 2021-02-19T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-02-19T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Volusia Memorial Funeral Home

Glenn " Smitty" L. Smith

Daytona - Glenn " Smitty" L. Smith, 94, whose genuine love of people touched many lives, died February 5, 2021, at home. Smitty, as he was known to those who climbed into his barber chair, or knew him through his many civic activities, (Civitan and Mason) was a native Daytonan. A trained barber, he gave many area children their first haircuts and worked into his 90's. As word of his death spread on Facebook, current and former area residents chimed in about Smitty's role in their lives.

Some posted photos of Smitty giving them their first haircut. To thousands of children, he was a familiar face from coaching Little League or refereeing football. To some of these young men and women, he was a father figure, his easily approachable manner a touchstone for many.

Smitty served as the Daytona Beach Parks and Recreation Director for 25 years and at one time coached the Daytona Beach Junior College baseball team. While working for the city, he earned an associate's degree from the junior college. He was a member of the first Volusia County Council in 1971 formed under the county charter amendment and also served on the Daytona Beach City Commission.

He was a devoted family man who enjoyed golfing and loved all sports. Survivors include his daughter and caregiver, Ginny Wiley, Port Orange; three grandchildren, Andrea Wiley, Glenn "Trey" Smith III (Mary Wells) and Denise Collins (Mike). Additional survivors are seven great grandchildren - Winter Williams, Amanda Gamache (Fred), Jessica Pryor, Fiona Smith, Glenn Smith IV, Meredith Smith, and Jessie Collins; four great great grandchildren, Madison Pryor, Gabriel and Greysen Gamache, and Everett Villechalane. Nephews and Nieces, Edward "Butch" Simpson (Myriam); Chuck Simpson (Janie); Michelle Smith (Craig); Danielle McCranie (Dan) and C.J. Smith (Pat) along with numerous great nephews and great nieces. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Jean; and two sons and daughter-in-law, Glenn L. Smith Jr. (Sharon) and F. Wayne Smith (Cindy). All are welcome to attend and celebrate Smitty's life 2:00pm on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 548 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00pm-2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Smitty's name to one of the following organizations, City of Daytona Beach Leisure Service Children's Fund Attn: John Cameron 386.671.8268 or /s/ZSDoCVO2XPh2PYQkDiGDBHM?domain=portorangepal.org. Services will be live streamed, please visit our website at volusiamemorialfuneral.com or our Facebook page at Volusia Memorial Park and Funeral Home.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2021.

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Carl livingston

February 5, 2023

I often think of Smitty! He was truly a great guy! He never forgot a face, if u met him once he would remember you years later! I miss him!! Hope that he´s praying for us all down here !

Shanti Smith-Copeland

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Missi Marquart Wade

February 19, 2021

I always loved going into your Barber Shop with my brothers. You were so welcoming and so friendly. You will be greatly missed. May you enjoy all the gifts of heaven.
With deepest sympathy,
Missi Marquart Wade

Rita A. Davis

February 19, 2021

JD and I are so sadden to read of Smitty's passing. I worked for Jim Campbell's State Farm office for years and was with them when Wayne & Cindy died. We send our love, prayers and support to all the family and friends. JD and Rita Davis

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Carl Livingston

February 15, 2021

February 4th was a sad day for me and hundreds of others that had the great pleasure of knowing him and being a friend. A truly remarkable person, a man of great character, dignity and honor, a man that would still know you today 20-30 years later and never forget your name. A truly awesome individual. For all his ballplayers that played for him we all respected him and loved him. I will miss him very much. Piney Rooter.

Gene GABRIEL

February 15, 2021

WAS IN CIVITAN WITH SMITTY . HE HELPED ME IN MANY OF THE ARC PROGETCES HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST GENE GABRIEL

Frances Hencken

February 14, 2021

I will never forget you Smitty. Time at the barbershop, we always had a good time,But now you’re rejoicing because you’re with your Jean. Love you Smitty.

Gene Strickland

February 14, 2021

I can only imagine how great this world would be if it had in it more people like Smitty. He gave me vision to pursue my professional career. A friend for 64 years that I will always remember

Gene Strickland

February 14, 2021

I can only imagine how great this world would be if it had more people in it like Smitty

Pru and Fred Holmes

February 12, 2021

We both retired from the City of Daytona Beach and knew Smitty well. He always had a smile on his face and brightened every room he walked into. We never heard a negative word come out of his mouth and he was a friend to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.

Barbara [Ball] Bragg

February 12, 2021

Smitty was a great man Poocho and I remember him well in our days of growing up in Daytona Beach and playing many sports, Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Ken Parsons

February 12, 2021

Like Smitty, I am also a native of Daytona and if you lived in Daytona you knew Smitty. He was such a positive, happy person and he spread those feelings to everyone he met. He coached me in little league in the sixties and was a referee in many sporting events that I participated in thru out the years. I cannot remember ever seeing Smitty where I did not walk away feeling better about everything going on in our life’s. He was such a positive influence on anyone who knew him. Rest In Peace .

Grandle Starling

February 11, 2021

Thanks for the memories "Smitty", as we moved here from Jacksonville, whereas we worked with your brother at Standard Oil Co. Never will forget the night we spent with you in the tower at Daytona Beach Ballpark watching the game with our two (2) sons. Rest easy my friend...

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