Mr. Gregory Thomas Smith, 55, passed away on April 9, 2012. He was born in Evansville, IN to Dr. Clarence and Bettye Smith on April 19, 1956. After studying Journalism at U. of Evansville, Greg joined Nikon and taught the Nike School of Photography, covered the 1984 Olympics in LA, and opened Nikon’s Washington DC office. Greg has had numerous articles published and won awards for his photography. His favorite pastime was golf on a warm day and was a music enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bettye Smith. Greg is survived by his loving children, Cameron and Jackie Smith; father, Dr. Clarence Smith and sister, Julie Vetter. The Life Celebration Service will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA. Roswell Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.