Kingston “Nick” Smith, Jr.

March 11, 2011

Kingston C. Smith, Jr, known to all as Nick, of Atmore, was called home to be with the Lord at age 69. Born in Cambridge, MA, he spent his youth in Trumbull, CT where he came to know the Lord, fell in love with his wife and married. Nick attended Moody Bible Institute and graduated from The King’s College in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Immediately after graduation he worked for Reader’s Digest.

Nick volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technical for 8 years in Newtown, CT– one of the first EMT’s in the state. Nick was also a Boy Scout Troop Leader at the same time. Over a 50 year period in five different states, he contributed to many ministries in a variety of churches.

In 1977 Nick accepted a management position at the U.S. Calvary Store in Radcliff, KY. In 1985 he joined the American Bible Society in New York City, commuting from Monmouth Junction, NJ.

Nick served as President and owner of Custom Travel, Atmore, for the last 20 years. He was active in the local community as chairman of the Youth Leadership Atmore (YLA) sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce.

Nick’s passion was traveling throughout Europe and Asia, community volunteering, photography, canoeing, camping and classical music, especially playing the organ. He was always helpful, loved challenges and hard work. He enjoyed trips to Colorado spending time with his family, cheering on the grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.

Nick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara, children Brian (Shelly) Smith and Cheryl (Tim) McLeod of Colorado. Grandchildren are Lindsey, Trevor, Jonathan Smith; and Tyler, Casey, Caitlyn McLeod, all of Colorado. He is also survived by his brother Clint (Vivienne) of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and step-sister Ruth Glaspey of Traverse City, MI. Nick is the son of the late Kingston and Marion Smith.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 310 S. Main Street, Atmore on Monday, March 14th at noon, preceded by a visiting hour at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Youth Leadership Atmore, Atmore Chamber of Commerce, 501 South Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, AL 36502.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Inc. Atmore, AL. is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Kingston “Nick” Smith, Jr.”

  1. Martin J Cook on April 25th, 2011 11:03 am

    So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. Absent from the body, present with the LORD!

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