Richard Franklin “Smitty” Smith, age 76, passed away October 7, 2013. He was born in Jacksonville, FL and had lived in Clay County for 45 years. He was a former Clay County police officer and was the owner of Smitty’s Muffler Shop. He was preceded death by his parents, brother Phillip H. Smith and sister Jessie E. Smith. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Judy Smith, 7 children: Donald E. Smith, David E. Smith, Delora A. Smith-Siwiak, Frank L. Smith, Ricky L. Smith, Cindy Smith and Richard F. Smith, Jr.; brother Wharton P. Smith, Jr. , sister Harriet E. Carter, 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Pledger officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 PM at HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, FL 32068. Interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Please post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com