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Michael Smith Obituary
1960-2016
Michael Anthony "Tony" Smith died Monday, May 9, 2016, unexpectedly at his residence.
Tony was born on January 29, 1960 in Evergreen, AL.
He was a lifelong resident of Cantonment, FL. Tony attended Tate High School. He was proprieotor of Tony's Transmission for many years. He was extremely well known throughout Escambia County for his exceptional automotive repair skills. He was an avid car racing enthusiast and was very prominent in several racing circuits in the Southeast. Tony also loved to fish, but was happiest when under the hood of a car.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Peggy Smith and brother, James Larry "JL" Smith.
He is survived by his son, Michael A. Smith; granddaughter, Ayla Jane Smith; brother, Danny L. Smith; love of his life, Traci and her sons, Darrell and Daniel Goodwin; grandchildren, Payton Riley, Baylen and Caleb Goodwin; also survived by nephew, Gabe Smith; great nephews, Davin and Isaac Smith; niece, Jessica McMorris; great-nephew, Giovanni McMorris and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held at 10:00am until a Memorial Service begins at 11:00am, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
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Bill Curran
May 14, 2016
God bless you Tony and your Family.I know i will see you again one day.And many thanks for helping me with my car when nobody else would.love you Bill Curran
Joan New
May 13, 2016
Lifting the family up in prayer and keeping you in our thoughts. Always loved Tony's smile and sweetness. Sorry for such a huge loss.
Sherrie Clayton
May 13, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend!! Love Sherrie
Joyce Cranford
May 13, 2016
My deepest sympathy, gone but not forgotten. Our Love Ones live in our hearts forever!
Marcia Taylor
May 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Be strong, the family has a lot of friends that will be with you at this hard time of your life
Steve & Blieka Yerg
May 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith family in their time of grief. Tony will be missed by many he was a great man.
Martin Johnson
May 13, 2016
My Prayers and thoughts are with the Smith Family .I had the opportunity to know Tony at much younger age while playing sports with the Plainview Church Group with Mr. Huff. Tony was always a joy to be around
Tinia Hennington
May 13, 2016
Very sorry for your loss.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 13, 2016
Michael,
So sorry for your loss.
Rgds,
Greg Caskey, LGG
Deena Williams Burns
May 13, 2016
My prayers are with everyone in this time of loss.
May 12, 2016
I will always love you Tony. You will forever be in my heart. Love. Robin
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