Milton Garnett Smith Jr.

Milton Garnett Smith was born on September 8, 1927 in Culpeper, VA and passed away on October 26, 2020 and was the son of Milton Garnett Smith and Maude Virginia Barron. Garnett was drafted into the U.S. Army’s 33rd INF REGT at the age 18 during WW II and received the WWII Victory Medal for his service while protecting the Panama Canal. Garnett married Pat Kipps and they have enjoyed 69 years together which included raising a daughter, a son and enjoying time with his 3 grandchildren. Garnett grew up in the Northern Virginia area with his Mother, Father, a brother and 2 sisters. He was the Facilities Director at George Mason University in Fairfax VA and in 1977 Garnett moved to SC and worked as the Director of Facility Operations for the University of South Carolina Coastal Campus until 1993 when he retired to Florence SC. Garnett was a true artisan craftsman by trade and it was truly his happy place. He graced so many of his family and friends with true works of art that will last a lifetime and be an everlasting testament to his legacy. He could always come up with a creative hack for a problem that arose when a store-bought item was not available. He also had a love for antique cars, especially the Studebaker which he proudly drove with Pat by his side. For many years Garnett enjoyed camping with the family. Garnett was also an avid Braves Baseball fan and would sit for days watching their games and rooting on each player by name. Garnett would want his friends and family to celebrate his life. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 2:00pm. Quantico National Cemetery is following strict COVID guidelines and requires anyone in attendance to wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you would rather attend the service virtually, the family will be initiating a Zoom call. If interested send email to [email protected] Those wishing to sign the guestbook or add a memory can do so at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fredericksburg-va/milton-smith-9869272 or on this website In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Milton Garnett Smith Jr to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes. Donation can be made via mail or online. https://give.hiddenheroes.org/give/296536/#!/donation/checkout