Dewey Smith

Beloved father and grandfather, Dewey Smith, was born on August 17, 1935 in River Junction, FL, and died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 87. He was the son of the late Braxton and Mable Ray Smith.

A retired United States Air Force Veteran, Dewey proudly served his country for 20 years in the military and went on to serve for an additional 25 years in Civil Service before retiring again. In healthier years, he enjoyed teaching Sunday School, fellowshipping with God’s people, fishing, motorcycle trips and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dewey was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Patricia Hunter Smith.

He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Crocker (Dale) of Augusta, Connie Fennell (Philip) of Valdosta and Judy Altman (Ralph) of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Angela Crocker Brown (Chris), Carrie Fennell Boehringer (Craig), Emily Crocker Dorn (Brandon), Jared Altman (Kelly), Bryan Fennell, David Fennell (Missy), Joshua Altman (Andrea), Dan Crocker (Kim) and Jonathan Altman; and great-grandchildren, Devon Fennell, Haley Dorn, Bridget Dorn, Carissa Boehringer, Isla Boehringer, Olivia Altman, Curran Brown, Everly Altman, Amelia Altman, Caleb Hawkins, Gabriel Hawkins and Rachael Hawkins.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service celebrating Dewey’s life at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Farmhouse at McCullough Funeral Home with a memorial gathering following until 3:30 p.m.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.