Matthew Smith, age 81, died February 14, 2011. He was born in Fitzgerald, GA and had lived in Clay County since 1973.
Mr. Smith was a US Army veteran, retired building contractor, and an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ethel Smith; son, Wade Smith (Karen); daughter, Geneva Smith; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8 at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Graveside service will be held on Friday, February 18, at 2:00 PM in New Bethel Cemetery, Fitzgerald, GA.
Post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com or www.paulkfuneralhome.com.