Jesse T. Smith's Obituary
JESSE T. SMITH, 85
LAKELAND - Jesse T. Smith, 85, passed away May 16, 2015. Mr. Smith was born in Lakeland on February 19, 1930, and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the U.S. Air Force before beginning his career at the Lakeland Fire Department. He retired from the Lakeland Fire Department as Lieutenant, and was the oldest living retired fireman from the department. He also owned and operated Jesse T. Smith Heating & Air for 48 years. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church at the Mall and the Masonic Lodge. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Sue Smith; sons, M.D. (Saralinda) Smith and Keiland (Cindy) Smith; grandchildren, Daniel, Blake, Matthew, Jesse and Victoria Smith; great grandchildren, Braylon, Anniston, Emerson and Grace Smith.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015, from 10-11 am in the chapel at First Baptist Church at the Mall. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the church, with interment to follow at Oak Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or Kathleen Baptist Church for Blake Smith Awesome Fishing Ministries.
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