Al "Smitty" Smith

Born October 15, 1947 in Waynesboro, PA; he was the son of the late Glenn Miller and Jean (Benchoff) Smith. On February 17, 1974, he married the love of his life, Mariann E. Smith. The two shared a blessed union of 40 years together.

Al was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served his country honorably during two tours of duty to Vietnam and lastly aboard the USS New Jersey as a radioman. Later after returning home from the war, he worked as a fire marshal for Suffolk County, NY. He was also a volunteer fireman for the Babylon Fire Department in Babylon, NY and was an Ex Captain of the Electric Hose Co., #4. Al was a member of the NRA, Knights Templer Patchogue Commandery #65 in Islip, NY, Scotia Lodge #0634 in NY, NY, Waynesboro Union Royal Arch Chapter #2 in VA, the Waynesboro Chapter #105 Order of the Eastern Star, VA, Disabled American Veterans and attended Lee Lodge No. 209 A.F. & A.M. When time permitted, Al enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping and watching NASCAR.

In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his son, Frank Smith and wife, Kyrstin; three grandchildren, Ella(9), Frank, Jr.(2) and Elijah (7 months); two sisters, Saundra Stordeur of Wantagh, NY and Glenda Orndorff of Conway, SC; three nephews and three nieces; as well as many great nephews and nieces.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St., with Larry Roberts officiating. A masonic service will be provided by Lee Lodge No. 209 A.F. & A.M. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 2524.

Active pallbearers will be Brian Stordeur, Jonathan Kelton, Derek Floyd, Nick Martin, David Fortin and Daniel Coggins.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the funeral home.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Al’s name to the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, University of Virginia Health System Development Office, P. O. Box 800773, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0073.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com