Steve Smith

March 9, 2016

Steve Smith passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Pensacola on March 1, 2016. He was born March 23, 1959, in Warrenton, VA (Manassas, VA) to Peggy Joyce Langston and Douglas Ray Smith. He lived in Virginia and Maryland before moving to Pensacola in 1973 and he attended W. J. Woodham High School and Pensacola Jr. College. He joined the US Army in 1977 and afterwards did tree service work and also worked as a taxi driver as well as owning his own taxicab. Steve loved music and played the guitar and harmonica equally well. He was quite the storyteller, enjoyed stamp collecting and writing poetry. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was very devoted to his pets. Steve made friends everywhere he went and his friendships have endured throughout his lifetime.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Joyce Langston; and his son, Alexander Raymond Smith.

Steve is survived by his sons, Nicholas Smith, Michael (Julie) Smith, Steven (Jamie) Crumpler; grandchildren,Kayleigh Crumpler, Alexander Crumpler, Alicia Crumpler, Austin Crumpler and Summer Smith; father, Douglas Ray Smith; brother, Danny Smith; sisters, Kim Williamson, Cindy (Ernie) Boardwyne; nieces, Jennifer Boardwyne, Jamie (Tyler) Thompson, nephews; David (Nichole) Boardwyne, Benjamin Williamson, Justin Williamson, Brandon Williamson; great-nephew, Samson Boardwyne and his beloved pets; Oggie and Suzy. He is also survived by a special friend Marylda Alves.

A Memorial service is being held in celebration of Steve’s life on Sunday, March 13, 2016, with visitation from 2 p.m. until 3p.m. with the Memorial Service following at 3 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.

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