Edward R. Smith, age 69 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 13, 2019. He was born March 16, 1950 to Neoma and Eddia Ray Smith. Edward attended high school in Anderson, Indiana. He then proudly served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. Edward was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and loved to gold hunt with his medal detector. Edward will be fondly missed by his family and friends. Services will take place at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery. Please leave a message for the family at www.kays-ponger.com.