Bennie "Smitty" R. Smith, Sr.
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On Tuesday, March 30th, 2021, Bennie "Smitty" R. Smith, Sr., father, grandpa (aka Dazo) and brother passed away and is now with his maker and love, Rosemary. Bennie was born on May 24, 1935 in Coffee Springs, AL to Daniel Lee Smith and Viola (Ola) Hayes Smith. He is predeceased by his wife Rosemary M. Smith. Bennie will be remembered by his children, Bernadette M. Smith (Barry), Bennie R. Smith, Jr. and grandchildren, Rosemary Shanahan (Bryan), Kaycee Smith, Macy Smith, Ashley Smith, Eric Smith, Philip Smith and Danielle Dorgan Wells (Bob) and Riley, Rucker and Elle, by his siblings, Rachel Sabo, Colleen Cruise, and Annette Depoe ( Al ). He was also preceded in death by James D. Smith (Dorothy), Maycell Hoeger (John), Lillian (Dee) Nivette, Daniel Lee Smith, Jr. ( Ruth Edna), Polly Worth (John), Alice Jerome Smith. Bennie will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, coworkers and dear friends. Bennie enlisted in the United States Air force, where he served 20 years and got to travel the world. While stationed in Cheyenne, WY, he met his "Lady Bird" and after 3 months they tied the knot, and the rest is history. The visitation will be held at E. James Reese Funeral Home, 6767 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL, 33772 on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, at 10:00am until funeral service at 11:00am then followed by a committal service at Sarasota national cemetery at 1:00pm. Visit his online guestbook at