He was born in Osage, Iowa on August 4, 1942 to Samuel Alexander Smith and Rose Lucia Shorey. Sam courageously served his nation in the United States Navy.
A Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513) on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
